Wakasahiko Shrine: Day Trip from Kyoto (53 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Wakasahiko Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Obama, Fukui Prefecture, about 53 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 | 若狭彦神社 |
| Location | Obama, Fukui Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Higashi-Obama Station – about 2.1 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 53 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 89 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 105 km (straight line) |
| Established | 714 |
| Coordinates | 35.46608, 135.77847 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Higashi-Obama Station, about 2.1 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 (若狭彦神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mantoku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Wakasa Jingū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Wakasa-hime Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Wakasa Kokubun-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Wakasa History Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.