Henjō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (8 km from Kyoto Station)
Henjō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ukyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture, 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 | 遍照寺 |
| Location | Ukyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Saga-Arashiyama Station – about 0.9 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 8 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 40 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 110 km (straight line) |
| Established | 989 |
| Coordinates | 35.02356, 135.68911 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://hirosawa-henjyo.com/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Saga-Arashiyama Station, about 0.9 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 (遍照寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Bukkyo University Museum of Religious Culture – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Ato Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kurumazaki Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Mount Henjō-ji – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Rokuō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.