Jōruri-ji Temple: Day Trip from Kyoto (32 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Jōruri-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kizugawa, Kyoto Prefecture, about 32 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Kyoto for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 浄瑠璃寺 |
| Location | Kizugawa, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kamo Station – about 4.1 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 32 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 35 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 105 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1047 |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan, Historic Site of Japan, Special Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.71611, 135.87306 |
| 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 Kamo Station, about 4.1 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 (浄瑠璃寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Nakagawa-dera temple ruins – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Gansen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Mount Wakakusa – Mountain, about 3 km away
- The Kids' Science Museum of Photons – Museum, about 3 km away
- Jōnen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.