Byōdō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (2 km from Kyoto Station)
Byōdō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, about 2 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 | 平等寺 |
| Location | Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shijō Station – about 0.3 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 2 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 41 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 104 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1003 |
| Coordinates | 34.99950, 135.76030 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.inabado.jp |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shijō Station, about 0.3 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 (平等寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Bukkō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Hanchō Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Shinmei Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kan Daijin Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kitakan Daijin Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.