Shiga Museum of Art: Location & Nearest Station (17 km from Kyoto Station)
Shiga Museum of Art is a museum in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, about 17 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 滋賀県立美術館 |
| Location | Otsu, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Seta Station – about 2.4 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 17 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 50 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 88 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1984 |
| Coordinates | 34.97044, 135.94214 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.shigamuseum.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Seta Station, about 2.4 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (滋賀県立美術館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Biwako Cultural Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Kayano Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Takebe taisha – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Ishiyama-dera Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Kokushō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.