Shirasu
Shirasu is a quarter in Wazuka, Sōraku, Kyoto. Shirasu is situated nearby to the quarter 白栖, as well as near Bessho.Places of Interest
Highlights include Shōhō-ji Temple and Kaijusen-ji Temple.
Shōhō-ji Temple
Buddhist temple
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Shōhō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple.
Kaijusen-ji Temple
Buddhist temple
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Kaijūsen-ji is a Buddhist temple in Kizugawa, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Its five-storied pagoda is a National Treasure of Japan. Kaijusen-ji Temple is situated 3½ km southwest of Shirasu.
Five-storied Pagoda, Kaijusenji
Building
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Five-storied Pagoda, Kaijusenji is a building, which is situated 3½ km southwest of Shirasu.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kasagi and Ujitawara-cho.
Kasagi
Town
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Kasagi is a town in Sōraku District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2024, it has a population of 1,108 in 579 households and a population density of 47 persons per km2. Kasagi is situated 6 km southeast of Shirasu.
Ujitawara-cho
Town
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Ujitawara is a town located in Tsuzuki District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2023, the town has an estimated population of 8,845 in 3872 households and a population density of 39 persons per km². Ujitawara-cho is situated 6 km north of Shirasu.
Ide
Town
Ide is a town located in Tsuzuki District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of September 1, 2022 the town had an estimated population of 7,163. The total area of the town is 18.04 square kilometres. Ide is situated 7 km west of Shirasu.
Shirasu
Latitude
34.79677° or 34° 47′ 48″ northLongitude
135.89212° or 135° 53′ 32″ eastElevation
171 metres (561 feet)Open location code
8Q6QQVWR+PROpenStreetMap ID
node 8628169487OpenStreetMap feature
place=quarterGeoNames ID
9637047
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In Other Languages
“Shirasu” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “しらす”
- Japanese: “白栖”
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