Kyoto to Ise by train
Ise lies 105 km (65 mi) south-east of Kyoto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 35 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 128 km (80 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kyoto | Ise | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 123,533 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Kyōto Station, Yamashina Station, Karasuma Station | Miyagawa Station, Futaminoura Station, Isuzugaoka Station |
Where to book trains from Kyoto to Ise
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Staying in Ise
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Common questions
How far is Ise from Kyoto?
105 km (65 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kyoto; by road roughly 128 km (80 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Ise by train?
About 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kyoto and Ise?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.