Gokurakuji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (18 km from Kyoto Station)
Gokurakuji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kameoka, Kyoto Prefecture, about 18 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 | 極楽寺 |
| Location | Kameoka, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Namikawa Station – about 1.4 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 18 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 37 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 120 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.03311, 135.57008 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Namikawa Station, about 1.4 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 (極楽寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tanba Kokubun-niji – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Ooi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Tanba Kokubun-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Atago Shrine (Kameoka) – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Ogawatsuki Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.