Ishiyama-dera Temple: Location & Nearest Station (14 km from Kyoto Station)
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.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 石山寺 |
| Location | Ishiyamadera, Otsu |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ishiyamadera Station – about 0.8 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 14 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 47 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 92 km (straight line) |
| Established | 747 |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan, natural monument |
| Interest among English readers | about 300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.96042, 135.90562 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.ishiyamadera.or.jp/en |
| 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 Ishiyamadera Station, about 0.8 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 (石山寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Togakushi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Kokushō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Ōmi Kokubun-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Chikatsuo Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Takebe taisha – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.