Kuga
in Kyōto-shi of Kyoto, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
34.942 and 135.730 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 34° 56' 32" and E 135° 43' 47"
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 (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:40 am and 4:47 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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Kuga

Kuga in Kyōto-shi (Kyoto) is a place in Japan about 229 mi (or 369 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Kuga is now 05:18 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Kuga, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Osaka International Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 32 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 3 mi (or 6 km), North-East. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Muko, Nagaoka, Yawata, Kyoto and Uji. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 53%
Air Pressure 1023 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 80% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

10°C (50 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

13°C (55 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

18°C (64 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

New Miyako Hotel

Address
3,2 mi
17, Nishikujoin machi, Minami ku, Kyoto city, Kyoto 601 8412, Japan.
6018412 Kyoto
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo

Address
2,7 mi
707 1, MYODENJICHO, NISHINOTOIN DORI SIJO KUDARU, SHIMOGYO KU KYOTO SHI, KYOTO, 600 8472, JAPAN.
6008472 Kyoto
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Nao Konoza Bettei Umekoji

Address
3,2 mi
8 33, Sujaku uchihatacho, Shimogyo ku, Kyoto city, Kyoto 600 8843, Japan.
6008843 京都市 下京区
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 10:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Ebisu Ryokan

Address
3,1 mi
16-2 Higashikujo Nakatonodacho
601-8048 Kyoto
Japan

Time Information

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


Hotel Anteroom Kyoto

Address
2,8 mi
7, Aketa cho, Higashi kujo, Minami ku, Kyoto city, Kyoto 601 8044, Japan.
6018044 Kyoto
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


(RYOKAN) Momoyama Onsen Tsukimikan

Address
2,5 mi
160 4, MOMOYAMACHO TAICHORO, FUSHIMI KU KYOTO SHI, KYOTO, 612 8034, JAPAN.
6128034 Kyoto
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel New Hankyu Kyoto

Address
2,7 mi
JR KYOTO EKI SHOMEN, SHIOKOJI DORI, SHIMOGYO KU, KYOTO SHI, KYOTO 600 8216, JAPAN.
6008216 Kyoto
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Urban Hotel Kyoto

Address
2,5 mi
4-59, Fukakusanishiura-cho
612-0029 Fushimi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel in the Green - Adults Only

Address
1,2 mi
1 Takedanishi Koyanouchicho
612-8449 Kyoto
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel KYOTO ifLIBERTY - Adults Only

Address
1,3 mi
65 Takeda Higashikoyanouchicho
612-8448 Kyoto
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

阪急 東向日駅('11.3)Higashi-muko Sta./Hankyu Ry.

Published: June 30, 2011
Length: 45:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: quamegor

阪急の東向日(ひがしむこう)駅です。(平成23年3月) Higashi-muko Station of Hankyu Railway in Kyoto, Japan.(March 2011)


阪急 西向日駅 ('11.5)Nishi-muko Sta./Hankyu Ry.

Published: February 13, 2012
Length: 29:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: quamegor

阪急京都線の西向日(にしむこう)駅です。(平成23年5月) Nishi-muko Station of Hankyu Railway in Kyoto, Japan.(May 2011)


Muko, Kyoto, Japan Time Lapse

Published: July 08, 2011
Length: 18:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Robert Ellison

Time lapse video showing 24 hours from a webcam at Muko, Kyoto, Japan. More information about this webcam can be found at http://catfood.net/products/webcamsaver/Muko-Kyoto-Japan-713.aspx.


Kyoto Wikipedia travel guide video. Created by http://stupeflix.com

Published: March 25, 2010
Length: 25:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: wikistupeflixtravel

Create your own video on http://studio.stupeflix.com/?w=1 ! The city's skyline includes the modern and the traditional. Autumn in Kyoto attracts throngs of tourists to temples like this. The...


【阪急電鉄/前面展望】京都線上り・西向日〜東向日('13/11)

Published: January 05, 2014
Length: 55:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pikarail

阪急京都本線上り・西向日〜東向日の前面展望です。 Hankyu Corporation Kyoto-Line, Nishi-muko Station - Higashi-muko Station Muko City Kyoto Pref. Japan http://pikarail.sakura....


【京都市交通局】190いすゞKK-LR233J1@JR桂川駅('13/04)

Published: July 28, 2014
Length: 11:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pikarail

京都市交通局(京都市バス)190、いすゞKK-LR233J1をJR桂川駅で撮影した記録です。 Kyoto-City Bus; Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau JR-Katsuragawa Sta. Kyoto...


【阪急電鉄/前面展望】京都線上り・長岡天神〜西向日('13/11)

Published: January 05, 2014
Length: 57:09 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: pikarail

阪急京都本線上り・長岡天神〜西向日の前面展望です。 Hankyu Corporation Kyoto-Line, Nagaoka-Tenjin Station - Nishi-muko Station Nagaokakyo City Kyoto Pref. Japan http://pikar...


京都・伏見の桜 大倉記念館裏 Cherry blossoms in Fushimi, Kyoto(2012-04)

Published: February 01, 2014
Length: 33:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: whreimgon

平成24年4月上旬 early April 2012 桜咲く伏見の宇治川派流(濠川)沿い、弁天橋から月桂冠大倉記念館の裏を経て京橋までです。(京都市伏見区)...


京都・伏見の桜 濠川に沿って Cherry blossoms in Fushimi, Kyoto(2012-04)

Published: February 01, 2014
Length: 50:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: whreimgon

平成24年4月上旬 early April 2012 伏見の宇治川派流・濠川沿いの桜です。(京都市伏見区) In the cherry blossom season, along Hori-kawa (Hori River, a branch river...


JR Inari Station (JR 稲荷駅), Fushimi Ward, South of Kyoto City

Published: December 29, 2012
Length: 13:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: EnchantingJapan

JR Inari Station (JR 稲荷駅) is a train station in Fushimi-ku (Fushimi Ward), about five minute train ride from the JR Kyoto Station. Fushimi ward is famous for Fushimi Inari Shrine,...


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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.

Kamo River

The Kamo River is located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The riverbanks are popular walking spots for residents and tourists. In summer, restaurants open balconies looking out to the river. There are pathways running alongside the river on which one can walk along the river, and some stepping stones that cross the river. The water level of the river is usually relatively low; less than one meter in most places. During the rainy season, however, the pathways sometimes flood in their lower stretches.

Located at 34.9314, 135.737 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Kyoto Prefecture

Nagaoka-kyō

Nagaoka-kyō was the capital of Japan from 784 to 794. Its location was reported as Otokuni District, Yamashiro Province, and Nagaokakyō, Kyoto, which took its name from the capital. Parts of the capital were in what is now the city of Nagaokakyō, while other parts were in the present-day Mukō and Nishikyō-ku, the latter of which belongs to the city of Kyoto. In 784, the Emperor Kammu moved the capital from Nara (then called Heijō).

Located at 34.9433, 135.703 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places established in the 8th century, 784 establishments, 794 disestablishments, Former capitals of Japan, Nara period

Mukōmachi Station

is a railway station located in Mukō, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It serves the JR Kyoto Line of West Japan Railway Company. The distances to major stations are 6.4 km to Kyoto Station, 36.4 km to Osaka Station and 520.0 km to Tokyo Station. Mukōmachi Station is one of three railway stations in the city of Mukō; the others are Nishi-Mukō and Higashi-Mukō stations on the Hankyu Kyoto Line.

Located at 34.9549, 135.71 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Railway stations in Kyoto Prefecture, Tōkaidō Main Line, Railway stations opened in 1876

Fushimi Station (Kyoto)

Fushimi Station is a railway station on the Kintetsu Kyoto Line located in Fushimi, Kyoto, Japan.

Located at 34.9462, 135.761 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kyoto Prefecture, Railway stations opened in 1895, Railway stations opened in 1928

Takeda Station (Kyoto)

Takeda Station is a railway station in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The station is managed by Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau which controls the municipal Karasuma Line subway.

Located at 34.9569, 135.756 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kyoto Prefecture

Nishi-Mukō Station

Nishi-Mukō Station is a train station on the Hankyu Railway Kyoto Line located in Muko, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 34.9394, 135.703 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hankyu Railway Kyoto Line, Railway stations in Kyoto Prefecture

Higashi-Mukō Station

Higashi-Mukō Station is a train station on the Hankyu Railway Kyoto Line located in Mukō, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 34.9534, 135.704 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hankyu Railway Kyoto Line, Railway stations in Kyoto Prefecture

Katsuragawa Station (Kyoto)

Katsuragawa Station is a railway station located in Minami-ku, Kyoto, Japan, on the JR Kyoto Line operated by JR West. It opened on October 18, 2008. Katsuragawa is between Nishiōji and Mukōmachi Stations, west of the bridges over the Katsura River (Katsuragawa in Japanese). The station on a four-track section has a single island platform between center two tracks. It serves trains 12 cars long.

Located at 34.9645, 135.71 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Railway stations in Kyoto Prefecture, Tōkaidō Main Line

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kuga, 久我