Tenson Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (10 km from Kyoto Station)
Tenson Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Otsu, about 10 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 | 天孫神社 |
| Location | Otsu |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ōtsu Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 10 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 48 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 94 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.00570, 135.86700 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ōtsu Station, about 0.4 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 (天孫神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hongan-ji Chikamatsu Betsu-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Hon'yō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Gonshō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Setsuko Mitsuhashi Memorial Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Naraga Park – Park, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.