Iwama-dera Temple: Location & Nearest Station (12 km from Kyoto Station)
Iwama-dera Temple is a Buddhist temple in Otsu, about 12 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 | 正法寺 |
| Location | Otsu |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ishiyamadera Station – about 4.4 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 12 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 43 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 95 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.93300, 135.87839 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| 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 4.4 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 (正法寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Togakushi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Tachikisan-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Chikatsuo Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Ishiyama-dera Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Sakunado Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.