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Anō temple ruins: Location & Nearest Station (12 km from Kyoto Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Anō temple ruins is a Buddhist temple in Otsu, about 12 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.

TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese穴太廃寺
LocationOtsu
Nearest station (straight line)Anoo Station – about 0.3 km
From Kyoto Stationabout 12 km (straight line)
From Osaka Stationabout 52 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 93 km (straight line)
Coordinates35.05350, 135.86647
MapOpen in Google Maps
Background readingWikipedia (English)

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