Chigen-ji Temple (Miyazu): Day Trip from Kyoto (80 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Chigen-ji Temple (Miyazu) is a Buddhist temple in Miyazu, Kyoto Prefecture, about 80 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Kyoto for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 智源寺 |
| Location | Miyazu, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Miyazu Station – about 0.8 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 80 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 96 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 158 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1625 |
| Coordinates | 35.53233, 135.19106 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.chigenji.com/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Miyazu Station, about 0.8 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 (智源寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Wakinomiya Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Miyazu Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Kanabiki Falls – Waterfall, less than 1 km away
- Miyazu Shiritsu Maeo Kinen Bunko – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Sannōgū-Hiyoshi Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.