Shimogamo Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (6 km from Kyoto Station)
Shimogamo Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Yamashiro Province, Kyoto Prefecture, about 6 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 | 賀茂御祖神社 |
| Location | Yamashiro Province, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Mototanaka Station – about 0.9 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 6 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 45 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 102 km (straight line) |
| Designations | part of UNESCO World Heritage Site, National Treasure of Japan, Historic Site of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 1,100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.03907, 135.77301 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.shimogamo-jinja.or.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 Mototanaka Station, about 0.9 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 (賀茂御祖神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Amida-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Saion-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Jūnen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Tennei-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Honman-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.