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Kinugawa temple ruins: Location & Nearest Station (19 km from Kyoto Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Kinugawa temple ruins is a Buddhist temple in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, about 19 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.

TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese衣川廃寺跡
LocationOtsu, Shiga Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Katata Station – about 1.5 km
From Kyoto Stationabout 19 km (straight line)
From Osaka Stationabout 59 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 89 km (straight line)
Coordinates35.11000, 135.90639
MapOpen in Google Maps
Background readingWikipedia (English)

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