Gonshō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (9 km from Kyoto Station)
Gonshō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Otsu, about 9 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 | 近松寺 |
| Location | Otsu |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kamisakaemachi Station – about 0.2 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 9 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 47 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 95 km (straight line) |
| Established | 904 |
| Coordinates | 35.00656, 135.85800 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kamisakaemachi Station, about 0.2 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 (近松寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Setsuko Mitsuhashi Memorial Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Naraga Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Ōtsu Daijingu – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Hongan-ji Chikamatsu Betsu-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Hon'yō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.