Jōraku-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (26 km from Kyoto Station)
Jōraku-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Konan, Shiga Prefecture, about 26 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 | 常楽寺 |
| Location | Konan, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ishibe Station – about 3.1 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 26 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 60 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 78 km (straight line) |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.99012, 136.04857 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ishibe Station, about 3.1 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 (常楽寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hakusan Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Chōju-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Ishibe-shukuba-no-sato – Park, about 2 km away
- Ishibe Historical Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Yoshihime Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.