Shiramine Jingū: Location & Nearest Station (5 km from Kyoto Station)
Shiramine Jingū is a Shinto shrine in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, about 5 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 | 白峯神宮 |
| Location | Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Imadegawa Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 5 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 43 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 104 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1868 |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.03030, 135.75300 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://shiraminejingu.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Imadegawa 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (白峯神宮) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kyoto City Archaeological Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Hōon-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Jimyō-in – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Seimei Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kōshō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.