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Ishiyama-dera Temple: Location & Nearest Station (14 km from Kyoto Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Ishiyama-dera Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ishiyamadera, Otsu, about 14 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.

Ishiyama-dera Temple
Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese石山寺
LocationIshiyamadera, Otsu
Nearest station (straight line)Ishiyamadera Station – about 0.8 km
From Kyoto Stationabout 14 km (straight line)
From Osaka Stationabout 47 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 92 km (straight line)
Established747
DesignationsNational Treasure of Japan, natural monument
Interest among English readersabout 300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average)
Coordinates34.96042, 135.90562
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttps://www.ishiyamadera.or.jp/en
Background readingWikipedia (English)

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