Take Island: Day Trip from Kyoto (51 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Take Island is a island in Shiga Prefecture, about 51 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 | 多景島 |
| Location | Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hikone Station – about 8.2 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 51 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 65 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 91 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.29639, 136.17806 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hikone Station, about 8.2 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 (多景島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Oki-no-Shiraishi – Island, about 5 km away
- Matsubara Shimoyashiki Gardens – Garden, about 7 km away
- Hikone Castle – Castle, about 7 km away
- Genkyū-en – Garden, about 7 km away
- Rakuraku-en – Garden, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.