Sandai Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (18 km from Kyoto Station)
Sandai Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, about 18 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.

| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 三大神社 |
| Location | Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kusatsu Station – about 3.7 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 18 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 56 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 87 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.04833, 135.93722 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kusatsu Station, about 3.7 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (三大神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ikishiro Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Ashiura Kannon-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Lake Biwa Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
- Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden – Park, about 3 km away
- Ozu Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.