Jōshōkō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (25 km from Kyoto Station)
Jōshōkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ukyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture, about 25 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 | 常照皇寺 |
| Location | Ukyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kurama Station – about 12.6 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 25 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 58 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 109 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1363 |
| Coordinates | 35.20089, 135.68536 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kurama Station, about 12.6 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 (常照皇寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Yamaguni Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Fukutoku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Mount Sajikigatake – Mountain, about 6 km away
- Iwagami Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 7 km away
- Shūzan Castle – Castle, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.