Yoshihime Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (28 km from Kyoto Station)
Yoshihime Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Ōmi Province, Shiga Prefecture, about 28 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 | 吉姫神社 |
| Location | Ōmi Province, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ishibe Station – about 1.5 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 28 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 62 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 77 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.00568, 136.06159 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ishibe Station, about 1.5 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 (吉姫神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Yoshimiko Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Ishibe Historical Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Ishibe-shukuba-no-sato – Park, about 2 km away
- Matsuo Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Jōraku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.