Gesshin-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (8 km from Kyoto Station)
Gesshin-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Otsu, about 8 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 | 月心寺 |
| Location | Otsu |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ōtani Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 8 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 46 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 96 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.99222, 135.84944 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ōtani 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (月心寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Semimaru Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Mount Ōsaka – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Mount Otowa – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Gonshō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Setsuko Mitsuhashi Memorial Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.