Kansai
Kyoto
Sakyō-ku

Iwakura

Iwakura is a locality in , , . Iwakura is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near the hamlet .
Tap on a place
to explore it

Places of Interest

Highlights include Former Retreat of Tomomi Iwakura and Iwakura Shrine.

Museum
Photo: Bergmann, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a museum.

Shinto shrine
Photo: 龍岳, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a Shinto shrine.

Buddhist temple
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a Buddhist temple.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include North Kyoto and Ōhara.

Photo: AlasdairW, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Northern Kyoto is graced with scores of centuries-old shrines and temples, including several World Heritage Sites. One of 's most famous attractions - the magnificent golden pavilion of Kinkaku-ji - can be found here.

Hamlet
Photo: kajikawa, CC BY 3.0.
is a hamlet, which is situated 6 km northeast of Iwakura.

Suburb
Photo: yamai36, CC BY 3.0.
is one of the eleven wards in the city of Kyoto, in , . The ward was a district of residences for the royalty, aristocrats, and upper classes in the old capital of JapanーHeian-ky. is situated 6 km south of Iwakura.

Iwakura

Latitude
35.08333° or 35° 5′ north
Longitude
135.78333° or 135° 47′ east
Elevation
155 metres (509 feet)
Open location code
8Q7Q3QMM+88
Geo­Names ID
1861208
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.

Satellite Map

Discover Iwakura from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
© Stadia Maps, Airbus DS, CNES, PlanetObserver, and Copernicus

Places with the Same Name

Discover other places named “Iwakura”.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Matsugasaki-Nakamachi and Mount Kurama.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Iwakura Station and Kino-eki.

Kyoto: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Central Kyoto, Higashiyama, North Kyoto, and Arashiyama.

Curious Places to Discover

Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.
About Mapcarta. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.