Honganji hachiman betsu-in Temple: Day Trip from Kyoto (34 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Honganji hachiman betsu-in Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ōmihachiman-shi, Shiga Prefecture, about 34 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 | 本願寺八幡別院 |
| Location | Ōmihachiman-shi, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ōmi-Hachiman Station – about 2.0 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 34 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 72 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 72 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.13533, 136.08637 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ōmi-Hachiman Station, about 2.0 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 (本願寺八幡別院) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Himure Hachimangū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kawara Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Borderless Art Museum NO-MA – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Vories Memorial Hall – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Hyde Memorial Hall and Kyōiku Kaikan – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.