Kitakazan
in Kyōto-shi of Kyoto, Japan

How to get there and get around
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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
34.988 and 135.799 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 34° 59' 15" and E 135° 47' 55"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:
Japanese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:18 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:06 am and 6:41 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-30.250 and -50.233 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pinhal
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-04-29 08:03:39

Explore Kitakazan

Kitakazan in Kyōto-shi (Kyoto) is located in Japan about 225 mi (or 362 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital.

Local time in Kitakazan is now 05:18 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Kitakazan, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Osaka International Airport in a distance of 25 mi (or 40 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) in a distance of 2 mi (or 3 km), West. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kyoto, Kamigyo-ku, Otsu, Uji and Muko. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 75 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 67 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 59%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

17°C (62 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

17°C (62 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

20°C (67 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

Address
1,6 mi
SANJO KEAGE HIGASHIYAMA KU
605 0052 Kyoto
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Address
1,4 mi
447-1 MYOHOIN MAEKAWA-CHO HIGASHIYAMA-KU
605-0932 Myohoinmaekawa-Cho,Higashiyama-Ku,Kyoto-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Ryori Ryokan Karaku

Address
1,5 mi
499, Minamigawa, Gion machi, Higashiyama ku, Kyoto city, Kyoto 605 0074, Japan.
6050074 Kyoto
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Guest House Santoan

Address
1,1 mi
19, SEIKANJI RYOZANCHO, HIGASHIYAMA KU KYOTO SHI, KYOTO, 605 0861, JAPAN.
6050861 京都市 東山区
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Kyoryori Kyo no Yado Sakanoue

Address
1,5 mi
502, Washio cho, Shimogawara, Gion, Higashiyama ku, Kyoto city, Kyoto 605 0072, Japan.
6050072 京都市 東山区
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Oyado Yoshimizu

Address
1,4 mi
MARUYAMAKOUEN BENTENDO NOBORU, HIGASHIYAMA KU KYOTO SHI, KYOTO, 605 0071, JAPAN.
6050071 京都市 東山区
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Kamuroan

Address
1,3 mi
197 3,KIYOMIZU 4 CHOME, HIGASHIYAMA KU, KYOTO, 605 0862,JAPAN.
6050862 京都市 東山区
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Machiya Kiyomizu Shichifuku

Address
1,3 mi
4 172 7, KIYOMIZU, HIGASHIYAMA KU KYOTO SHI, KYOTO, 605 0862, JAPAN.
6050862 京都市 東山区
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Kyotohigashiyama Onsen Hotel Ryozen

Address
1,2 mi
7, SEIKANJI RYOZANCHO, HIGASHIYAMA KU KYOTO SHI, KYOTO, 605 0861, JAPAN.
6050861 京都市 東山区
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SMALL LUXURY 京都 龍吟

Address
1,4 mi
京都市東山区下河原町463 12 石塀小路.
6050825 京都市 東山区
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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京都地下鉄 蹴上駅('10.12)Keage Sta./Kyoto Subway

Published: July 06, 2012
Length: 12:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: quamegor

京都市営地下鉄東西線の蹴上(けあげ)駅です。(平成22年12月) Keage Station of Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line, in Kyoto, Japan.(December 2010)


京都を歩く 12月編 『Memory』  Kyoto Journey

Published: December 31, 2013
Length: 03:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: lastorderkyotojapan

京都の四季を追いかけて、月イチでお送りするミニ観光ムービー。 12月編は平野詩穂と北川裕介が、東山観光散策道の産寧坂から、二寧坂、八坂...


UNRAKU gama | Kyoto “Kyo yaki”, “Kiyomizu yaki” Pottery

Published: February 06, 2015
Length: 01:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 京都雲楽窯

Kyoto Kiyomizu-ware Pottery "UNRAKU-gama" website : http://unrakugama.com/en/ UNRAKU-gama is a house of pottery located in Kiyomizu-yaki Danchi in Kyoto's Yamashina area, a region known for ...


京都 紅葉半ば 毘沙門堂門跡 Bishamon-dō Monzeki Temple, Kyoto(2013-11)

Published: October 01, 2014
Length: 59:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: whreimgon

平成25年11月下旬 late November 2013 紅葉半ばの頃の毘沙門堂門跡です。(京都市山科区) Bishamon-dō, a Buddhist Temple, with leaves beginning to change color (Kyoto...


京都 4月 山科神社 Yamashina-jinja Shrine, Kyoto(2013-04)

Published: January 27, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: whreimgon

平成25年4月初め in the beginning of April 2013 春の山科神社です。(京都市山科区) Yamashina-jinja, a Shinto shrine, in spring (Kyoto City, Japan) 地図map https://goo.gl/maps/qlazp.


2007 Sakura (Cherry Blossom), Ooishi-jinja Shrine

Published: March 13, 2008
Length: 00:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: kyotocity2007

30/03/2007 Kyoto http://www.kyoto.travel/


京阪電鉄京津線800系四宮駅発車

Published: October 20, 2013
Length: 29:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TheOHDOI

Keihan Electric Railway series800 departure from Shinomiya station (Shiga ,Japan)


[FHD]24系寝台車使用集約臨@山科(20121209) Sleeper car Chartered Train

Published: December 09, 2012
Length: 57:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Masaharu Aono

24系寝台車使用集約臨@山科 Sleeper Chartered Train For School trip(several schools in one train) ,using Series 24 Sleeper car, Passing Yamashina.


京都市営地下鉄 & 京阪電気鉄道 共同使用 御陵駅 東西線 & 京阪京津線 2014.12

Published: December 15, 2014
Length: 58:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tosacanel910

説明 京都市 地下鉄と 京阪電鉄の直通運転を含める。 御陵駅のステーションカラー 桔梗色。 東西線の各駅は、スクリーン式ホ-ムドア...


京都・山科 桜の頃 大石神社 Ōishi-jinja Shrine with cherry blossoms, Kyoto(2013-04)

Published: January 27, 2015
Length: 44:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: whreimgon

平成25年4月初め in the beginning of April 2013 桜咲く頃、大石良雄(内蔵助)公をお祀りする大石神社です。(京都市山科区) Ōishi-jinja, a Shinto shrine, which enshrines Yoshio Ōishi, a historical charac...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Sakanoue no Tamuramaro

Sakanoue no Tamuramaro was a general and shogun of the early Heian Period of Japan. He was the son of Sakanoue no Karitamaro.

Located at 35.0003, 135.788 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
758 births, 811 deaths, Samurai, Shoguns

Kiyomizu-dera

, officially Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera is an independent Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto. The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) UNESCO World Heritage site. (It should not be confused with Kiyomizu-dera in Yasugi, Shimane, which is part of the 33-temple route of the Chūgoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage through western Japan.)

Located at 34.995, 135.785 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Religious organizations established in the 8th century, 778 establishments, Buddhist temples in Kyoto, World Heritage Sites in Japan, National Treasures of Japan

Yamashina-ku, Kyoto

Yamashina-ku, Kyoto is one of the eleven wards in the city of Kyoto, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It lies in the southeastern part of the city, and Yamashina Station is one stop away from Kyoto Station on the Tōkaidō Main Line (Biwako Line). The area of Yamashina-ku is 28.78 km² and the population is 135,901 as of April 1, 2008.

Located at 34.9725, 135.814 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wards of Kyoto

Gangyō-ji

Gangyō-ji is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, founded by the priest Henjō. The Emperor Kōkō endowed the temple and the emperor Kazan abdicated in this temple.

Located at 34.9886, 135.801 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddhist temples in Kyoto

Yamashina Mido

Yamashina Mido, also known as Yamashina Hongan-ji (山科本願寺), was a Buddhist temple in Kyoto which was used as a fortress by the Ikkō-ikki, an organization of warrior monks and lay zealots who opposed samurai rule.

Located at 34.9846, 135.812 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former Buddhist temples, Former buildings and structures of Japan, 1480s architecture, 1478 establishments, 1532 disestablishments

Nagitsuji Station

Nagitsuji Station is a train station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tōzai Line in Yamashina-ku, Kyoto, Japan.

Located at 34.9728, 135.815 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kyoto Prefecture

Misasagi Station

Misasagi Station is a train station in Yamashina-ku ward, city of Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 34.9961, 135.802 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kyoto Prefecture, Stations of Keihan Electric Railway

Kyoto Pharmaceutical University

Kyoto Pharmaceutical University is a private university in Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1884. It was chartered as a university in 1949.

Located at 34.9906, 135.81 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1884, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Kyoto Prefecture

Ryozen Kannon

The Ryōzen Kannon is a war memorial commemorating the Japanese who died during World War II located in Eastern Kyoto. The concrete and steel statue of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara (Kannon) was built by Hirosuke Ishikawa and unveiled on 8 June 1955. The statue is 24 m (80 ft) high and weighs approximately 500 tons. The shrine beneath the statue contains an image of Bodhisattva Ekādaśamukha and images of the god of wind and god of thunder.

Located at 34.9999, 135.782 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Visitor attractions in Kyoto, World War II memorials in Japan, Buildings and structures in Kyoto, Monuments and memorials in Japan

Ryozen Museum of History

The Ryozen Museum of History is a history museum located in Kyoto, Japan. It specializes in the history of the Bakumatsu period and the Meiji Restoration. The Museum is next to the Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine.

Located at 34.9989, 135.783 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Kyoto, History museums in Japan

Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine

The Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine is a Shinto Shrine located in Kyoto, Japan. It honors the heroes of Japan, especially from the period of the Bakumatsu period and the Meiji Restoration, most famously Sakamoto Ryōma and his associate Nakaoka Shintarō, who are buried side-by-side in the shrine. The Ryozen Museum of History is next to this shrine.

Located at 35, 135.783 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shinto shrines in Kyoto

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kitakazan, 北火山