Hōzō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Kyoto (50 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hōzō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, about 50 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 | 法蔵寺 |
| Location | Hikone, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kawase Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 50 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 60 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 88 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.22142, 136.22897 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kawase Station, about 0.6 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 (法蔵寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kōjin'yama Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Mount Kōjin – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Enju-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Iwashimizu Jinja – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Hikone Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.