Dainen-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (12 km from Kyoto Station)
Dainen-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ōyamazaki-chō, Kyoto Prefecture, about 12 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 | 大念寺 |
| Location | Ōyamazaki-chō, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yamazaki Station – about 0.2 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 12 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 27 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 114 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1555 |
| Coordinates | 34.89443, 135.68055 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yamazaki Station, about 0.2 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 (大念寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Asahi Group Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Hōshaku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Myōki-an Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Rikyū Hachimangū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Seki Daimyōjinsha – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.