Shimizu Mountain Castle: Day Trip from Kyoto (48 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shimizu Mountain Castle is a castle in Shiga Prefecture, about 48 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 | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 清水山城 |
| Location | Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shin-Asahi Station – about 1.5 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 48 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 81 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 87 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.36028, 136.01972 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shin-Asahi Station, about 1.5 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 (清水山城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ōarahiko Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Ookuninushi Shrine (Takashima) – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Hiyoshi Shrine (Takashima) – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Hiyoshi Ninomiya Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Kumano Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.