Katagihara temple ruins: Location & Nearest Station (6 km from Kyoto Station)
Katagihara temple ruins 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 | 樫原廃寺跡 |
| Location | Nishikyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Rakusaiguchi Station – about 1.3 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 6 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 35 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 111 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.97057, 135.69061 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Rakusaiguchi Station, about 1.3 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 (樫原廃寺跡) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sannomiya Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Daimyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Jōraku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Hongan-ji Nishiyama-betsu-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Jizō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.