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Hōbodai-in: Location & Nearest Station (1 km from Kyoto Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Hōbodai-in is a Buddhist temple in Minami-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, about 1 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.

TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese宝菩提院
LocationMinami-ku, Kyoto Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Tōji Station – about 0.6 km
From Kyoto Stationabout 1 km (straight line)
From Osaka Stationabout 39 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 105 km (straight line)
Established1279
Coordinates34.98339, 135.74797
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttps://toji.or.jp/guide/hobodaiin/

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