Choko-ji Temple: Day Trip from Kyoto (37 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Choko-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ōmihachiman-shi, Shiga Prefecture, about 37 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 | 長光寺 |
| Location | Ōmihachiman-shi, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Musa Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 37 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 68 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 74 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.11239, 136.13464 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://cyokoji.com/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Musa Station, about 0.5 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 (長光寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sasaki Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Jōsgon-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Former Iba Residence – Museum, about 3 km away
- Oiso Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Azuchi Castle Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.