Sawayama Yuen: Day Trip from Kyoto (56 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Sawayama Yuen is a park in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, about 56 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Kyoto for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Park |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 佐和山遊園 |
| Location | Hikone, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hikone Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 56 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 57 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 95 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.27456, 136.26908 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hikone Station, about 0.6 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 (佐和山遊園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sawayama Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Ryōtan-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Shiga Gokoku Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Ōhorazan Chōju-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Hikone Castle Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.