Hongan-ji Temple (Kyotango): Day Trip from Kyoto (104 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hongan-ji Temple (Kyotango) is a Buddhist temple in Kyōtango-shi, Kyoto Prefecture, about 104 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 | 本願寺 |
| Location | Kyōtango-shi, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kumihama Station – about 0.7 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 104 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 114 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 186 km (straight line) |
| Established | 730 |
| Coordinates | 35.60158, 134.90242 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kumihama Station, about 0.7 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 (本願寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kamitani-tachi-no-Miya – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Nyoi-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Kumihama Bay – Lake, about 4 km away
- Shōtenkyō – Island, about 5 km away
- Mishimada Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.