Hō'un-ji Temple: Day Trip from Kyoto (120 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hō'un-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, about 120 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Kyoto for most travellers, depending on train connections.

| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 法雲寺 |
| Location | Fukui, Fukui Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shinmei Station – about 16.9 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 120 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 125 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 157 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.04858, 136.01861 |
| 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 Shinmei Station, about 16.9 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (法雲寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Ochi – Mountain, about 6 km away
- Hokojima – Island, about 6 km away
- Kunimi-dake – Mountain, about 7 km away
- Otanji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 8 km away
- Echizen Misaki Lighthouse – Lighthouse, about 9 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.