Hōtoku-ji Temple: Day Trip from Kyoto (33 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hōtoku-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Nara, Nara Prefecture, about 33 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 | 芳徳寺 |
| Location | Nara, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kasagi Station – about 3.5 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 33 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 42 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 98 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.73176, 135.95411 |
| 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 Kasagi Station, about 3.5 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (芳徳寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Yagyū Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Kyū Yagyū-han Karō Yashiki – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Yagyū Hanashōbu Garden – Garden, less than 1 km away
- Amanoiwatate Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Nanmyo-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.