Takebe taisha: Location & Nearest Station (14 km from Kyoto Station)
Takebe taisha is a Shinto shrine in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, about 14 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 | 建部大社 |
| Location | Otsu, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Karahashimae Station – about 1.0 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 14 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 49 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 91 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.97361, 135.91350 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://takebetaisha.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 Karahashimae Station, about 1.0 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 (建部大社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kokushō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Ōmi Kokubun-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Ishiyama-dera Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Kayano Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park – Park, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.