Byodo-in Museum Hoshokan: Location & Nearest Station (12 km from Kyoto Station)
Byodo-in Museum Hoshokan is a museum in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, about 12 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 平等院鳳翔館 |
| Location | Uji, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Uji Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 12 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 35 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 103 km (straight line) |
| Established | 2001 |
| Coordinates | 34.88870, 135.80739 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.byodoin.or.jp/museum/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Uji Station, about 0.6 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 (平等院鳳翔館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Byōdō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Agata Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Hashihime Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Matafuri Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Uji Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.