Jingo-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (11 km from Kyoto Station)
Jingo-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ukyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture, about 11 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 | 神護寺 |
| Location | Ukyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Torroko Hozukyō station – about 3.9 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 11 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 42 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 111 km (straight line) |
| Established | 824 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.05502, 135.67087 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.jingoji.or.jp/ |
| 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 Torroko Hozukyō station, about 3.9 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 (神護寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Saimyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kōzan-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kūya Falls – Waterfall, about 2 km away
- Hiraoka Hachimangū – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Tsukinowa-dera Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.