Kawarayazen-ji Temple: Day Trip from Kyoto (42 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kawarayazen-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Higashiōmi-shi, Shiga Prefecture, about 42 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 | 瓦屋寺 |
| Location | Higashiōmi-shi, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yōkaichi Station – about 1.5 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 42 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 64 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 78 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.12489, 136.18386 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.kawarayaji.com/index.html |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yōkaichi Station, about 1.5 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 (瓦屋寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Akagami – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Aga Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Mitsukuri Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Oiso Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Kyōrin-bō Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.