Byōdō-in Temple: Location & Nearest Station (12 km from Kyoto Station)
Byōdō-in Temple is a Buddhist temple 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 | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 平等院 |
| 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 | 1052 |
| Designations | part of UNESCO World Heritage Site, National Treasure of Japan, Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Interest among English readers | about 3,900 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.88944, 135.80778 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.byodoin.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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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) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Byodo-in Museum Hoshokan – Museum, 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.