Hōkai-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (8 km from Kyoto Station)
Hōkai-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Fushimi-ku, 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 | 法界寺 |
| Location | Fushimi-ku, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ishida Station – about 1.2 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 8 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 39 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 101 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1051 |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.93416, 135.81492 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ishida Station, about 1.2 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 (法界寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hino Tanjō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- The Garden of Medicinal Plants, KPU – Park, less than 1 km away
- Ichigon-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Honkyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Daigo-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.