Yamabe Shrine: Day Trip from Kyoto (40 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Yamabe Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Higashiōmi-shi, Shiga Prefecture, about 40 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 | 山部神社 |
| Location | Higashiōmi-shi, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Asahi Ōtsuka Station – about 1.3 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 40 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 65 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 74 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.03989, 136.19019 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Asahi Ōtsuka Station, about 1.3 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 (山部神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ishidō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Ganjo-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Hitsusa Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Ryūō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
- Shōsō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.