Kohō-an: Location & Nearest Station (7 km from Kyoto Station)
Kohō-an is a Buddhist temple in Kita-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, about 7 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 | 孤篷庵 |
| Location | Kita-ku, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kitaōji Station – about 1.8 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 7 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 44 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 105 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1612 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan, Important Cultural Property of Japan, Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Coordinates | 35.04317, 135.73972 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kitaōji Station, about 1.8 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 (孤篷庵) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Gyokurin-in – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kōtō-in – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Imamiya Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Ryōkō-in – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Daikō-in – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.