Hōkongō-in Temple: Location & Nearest Station (5 km from Kyoto Station)
Hōkongō-in Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ukyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture, about 5 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 | 法金剛院 |
| Location | Ukyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hanazono Station – about 0.2 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 5 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 41 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 107 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1130 |
| Designations | Special Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Coordinates | 35.01915, 135.71594 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://houkongouin.com/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hanazono Station, about 0.2 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (法金剛院) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Imamiya- Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Taizō-in – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Narabigaoka – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Konoshima Nimasu Amateru Mitama Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Myōshin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.