Kannonshō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Kyoto (41 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kannonshō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ōmihachiman-shi, Shiga Prefecture, about 41 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 | 観音正寺 |
| Location | Ōmihachiman-shi, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Azuchi Station – about 2.5 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 41 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 66 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 78 km (straight line) |
| Established | 605 |
| Coordinates | 35.14467, 136.16103 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://kannon.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Azuchi Station, about 2.5 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (観音正寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kannonji Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Kyōrin-bō Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kuwanomi-dera Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Azuchi Castle Museum, the "House of Nobunaga" – Museum, about 1 km away
- Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.