Hōkō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (16 km from Kyoto Station)
Hōkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, about 16 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 | 法光寺 |
| Location | Otsu, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ogoto-onsen Station – about 1.5 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 16 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 56 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 91 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.08555, 135.88653 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ogoto-onsen Station, about 1.5 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 (法光寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Nahaka Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Ogoto Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Shōjuraigō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Ogoto Onsen – Hot spring, about 1 km away
- Saikyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.