Chōju-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (27 km from Kyoto Station)
Chōju-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Konan, Shiga Prefecture, about 27 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 | 長寿寺 |
| Location | Konan, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kōsei Station – about 2.7 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 27 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 60 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 78 km (straight line) |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.98533, 136.05989 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://chojyuji.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 Kōsei Station, about 2.7 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 (長寿寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hakusan Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Jōraku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Matsuo Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Yoshihime Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Ishibe-shukuba-no-sato – Park, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.