Shinmei Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (2 km from Kyoto Station)
Shinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, about 2 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 | 神明神社 |
| Location | Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Karasuma Station – about 0.2 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 2 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 41 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 104 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.00269, 135.76161 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Karasuma Station, about 0.2 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 (神明神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Bukkō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Byōdō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kyoto Municipal Museum of School History – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Somé Seiryukan – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Hanchō Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.