Jōjū-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (6 km from Kyoto Station)
Jōjū-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Nishikyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture, about 6 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 | 浄住寺 |
| Location | Nishikyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kami-Katsura Station – about 0.7 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 6 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 36 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 110 km (straight line) |
| Established | 810 |
| Coordinates | 34.98914, 135.68781 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kami-Katsura Station, about 0.7 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 (浄住寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Jizō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Saihō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kegon-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Tsukiyomi Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Matsunoo Taisha – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.