Hōtō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (3 km from Kyoto Station)
Hōtō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, about 3 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 | 宝塔寺 |
| Location | Fushimi-ku, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ryukokudai-mae-Fukakusa Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 3 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 39 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 103 km (straight line) |
| Established | 899 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.96350, 135.77529 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://houtouji.jp/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ryukokudai-mae-Fukakusa Station, about 0.5 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 (宝塔寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sekihō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Fushimi Inari-taisha – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Saigan-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Kenkō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Tōfuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.