Gansen-ji Temple: Day Trip from Kyoto (32 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Gansen-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kizugawa, Kyoto Prefecture, about 32 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 | 岩船寺 |
| Location | Kizugawa, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kamo Station – about 3.9 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 32 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 36 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 104 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.72025, 135.88581 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://gansenji.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 Kamo Station, about 3.9 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 (岩船寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Jōruri-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Nakagawa-dera temple ruins – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Jōnen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Enjō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Mount Wakakusa – Mountain, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.