Shōtenkyō: Day Trip from Kyoto (106 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shōtenkyō is a island in Kyōtango-shi, Kyoto Prefecture, about 106 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 | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 小天橋 |
| Location | Kyōtango-shi, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shōtenkyō Station – about 2.3 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 106 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 118 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 186 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.64500, 134.91083 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.syotenkyo.net/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shōtenkyō Station, about 2.3 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 (小天橋) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kumihama Bay – Lake, about 1 km away
- Nyoi-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Kamitani-tachi-no-Miya – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Hongan-ji Temple (Kyotango) – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
- Hikari Art Museum – Museum, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.