Uwase Shrine: Day Trip from Kyoto (68 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Uwase Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Mikata district, Fukui Prefecture, about 68 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 宇波西神社 |
| Location | Mikata district, Fukui Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kiyama Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 68 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 100 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 105 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.58704, 135.90623 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kiyama 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 (宇波西神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Lake Suigetsu – Lake, about 2 km away
- Fukui Prefectural Varve Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
- Wakasa Mikata Jomon Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
- Kuniyoshi Castle – Castle, about 6 km away
- Tsunegami-misaki Lighthouse – Lighthouse, about 10 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.