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Jissō-in Temple: Location & Nearest Station (11 km from Kyoto Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Jissō-in Temple is a Buddhist temple in Sakyō-ku, about 11 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.

Jissō-in Temple
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TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese実相院
LocationSakyō-ku
Nearest station (straight line)Iwakura Station – about 1.0 km
From Kyoto Stationabout 11 km (straight line)
From Osaka Stationabout 49 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 101 km (straight line)
Established1229
DesignationsRegistered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan
Coordinates35.07889, 135.78139
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttps://www.jissoin.com/

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