Hongan-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (1 km from Kyoto Station)
Hongan-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, about 1 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 | 本願寺 |
| Location | Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Umekōji-Kyōtonishi Station – about 0.8 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 1 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 40 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 105 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1321 |
| Interest among English readers | about 900 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.99111, 135.75111 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| 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 Umekōji-Kyōtonishi Station, about 0.8 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (本願寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Nishi Hongan-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kōshō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Ryūkoku Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Costume Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Jōraku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.