Gichū-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (11 km from Kyoto Station)
Gichū-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Otsu, about 11 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 | 義仲寺 |
| Location | Otsu |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Keihan-Zeze Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 11 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 48 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 93 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 35.00292, 135.88019 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| 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 Keihan-Zeze Station, about 0.4 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 (義仲寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tōgen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Iwai Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Tenson Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Zeze Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Ōtsu City Science Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.