Kōfuku-ji Temple: Day Trip from Kyoto (43 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kōfuku-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Tamba-Sasayama, Hyōgo Prefecture, about 43 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 | 興福寺 |
| Location | Tamba-Sasayama, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Sasayamaguchi Station – about 11.5 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 43 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 47 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 144 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.08831, 135.29778 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Sasayamaguchi Station, about 11.5 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (興福寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hohokabe Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Araki Castle – Castle, about 2 km away
- Sasayama Children's Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
- Kushi iwamado Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Mount Yajuro – Mountain, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.