Hōgon-ji Temple: Day Trip from Kyoto (60 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hōgon-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, about 60 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 | 宝厳寺 |
| Location | Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Makino Station – about 8.8 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 60 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 73 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 99 km (straight line) |
| Established | 724 |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.42112, 136.14323 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.chikubushima.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Makino Station, about 8.8 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 (宝厳寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tsukubusuma Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Chikubu Island – Island, less than 1 km away
- Suga Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Nogita Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 8 km away
- Imazu Vories Museum – Museum, about 10 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.