Enryaku-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (12 km from Kyoto Station)
Enryaku-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Sakamotohonmachi, 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 | 延暦寺 |
| Location | Sakamotohonmachi |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Cable Enryakuji Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 12 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 52 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 95 km (straight line) |
| Established | 788 |
| Designations | part of UNESCO World Heritage Site, National Treasure of Japan, Historic Site of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 2,200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.07056, 135.84111 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.hieizan.or.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 Cable Enryakuji 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 (延暦寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Konpon Chūdō – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Mount Hiei – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Mudō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Seiryū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Hiyoshi Taisha – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.