Hōsen-in Temple: Location & Nearest Station (17 km from Kyoto Station)
Hōsen-in Temple is a Buddhist temple in Sakyō-ku, about 17 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 | 宝泉院 |
| Location | Sakyō-ku |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kurama Station – about 5.7 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 17 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 56 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 95 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1012 |
| Interest among English readers | about 600 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.12135, 135.83401 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.hosenin.net/ |
| 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 Kurama Station, about 5.7 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (宝泉院) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shōrin-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Jikkō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Sanzen-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Raigō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Shusse Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.