Daiko-ji Temple: Day Trip from Kyoto (44 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Daiko-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Iga, Mie Prefecture, about 44 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 | 大光寺 |
| Location | Iga, Mie Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Sanagu Station – about 2.8 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 44 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 62 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 78 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.77925, 136.16700 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Sanagu Station, about 2.8 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (大光寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Aekuni Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Iga Kokubun-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Sugawara Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Ninja Museum of Igaryu – Museum, about 4 km away
- Bashō Memorial Museum – Museum, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.