Bishamon-dō Temple: Location & Nearest Station (6 km from Kyoto Station)
Bishamon-dō Temple is a Buddhist temple in Yamashina-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, about 6 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 毘沙門堂 |
| Location | Yamashina-ku, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yamashina Station (JR) – about 1.0 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 6 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 44 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 99 km (straight line) |
| Established | 703 |
| Coordinates | 35.00161, 135.81886 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.bishamon.or.jp/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yamashina Station (JR), about 1.0 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (毘沙門堂) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sōrin-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Anshō-ji – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Moroha Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Honkoku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Gokoku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.