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Shirahige Shrine
A vermilion torii standing in the shallows of Lake Biwa, some 40 metres offshore from the shrine buildings. The gate is best photographed at sunrise; the shore is reached from Route 161.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Shiga, Japan · Asia
Kitahama works well as a base: 20 minutes from Yasu, 20km from Philosopher's Path.
Kitahama is a town located in Shiga, Japan. With a population of 23,836, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kitahama sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kitahama to your route.
Wani Station (和邇駅, Wani-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).
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Kitahama is located in Shiga, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.1667 latitude, 135.9167 longitude.
Kitahama has a population of approximately 23,836 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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photogenic
A vermilion torii standing in the shallows of Lake Biwa, some 40 metres offshore from the shrine buildings. The gate is best photographed at sunrise; the shore is reached from Route 161.
15 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
A peaceful stone-paved canal path lined with hundreds of cherry trees, connecting major temples in Kyoto's eastern hills.
20 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
A Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Kyoto's most famous geisha district with preserved wooden machiya townhouses, traditional teahouses, and cobblestone streets.
22 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
A Kyoto kissaten founded in 1940, serving its Arabian Pearl blend pre-mixed with sugar and milk by default. The wood-panelled original room off Sakaimachi street is a working institution, not a revival.
22 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
A 1948 Kyoto tearoom lit entirely in blue, its walls hung with paintings by Seiho Takehisa. Famous for jelly punch, a glass of coloured gelatin cubes that glows under the blue light.
22 km · about 25 min drive
castle
A flatland castle in Kyoto built by the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate, famous for its nightingale floors and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
23 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A historic Buddhist temple perched on a hillside with a massive wooden stage offering sweeping views over Kyoto.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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