Hirakawa haiji ato: Location & Nearest Station (14 km from Kyoto Station)
Hirakawa haiji ato is a Buddhist temple in Jōyō-shi, Kyoto Prefecture, about 14 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 | 平川廃寺跡 |
| Location | Jōyō-shi, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kutsukawa Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 14 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 31 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 106 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.86258, 135.77786 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kutsukawa 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 (平川廃寺跡) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kuse temple ruins – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Hirai Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Asakura Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Mito Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Uji City Botanical Park – Park, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.