Kōka-dera Temple: Day Trip from Kyoto (30 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kōka-dera Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ōmi Province, Shiga Prefecture, about 30 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 | 甲賀寺 |
| Location | Ōmi Province, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shigarakigūshi Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 30 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 59 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 78 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.91828, 136.08272 |
| 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 Shigarakigūshi Station, about 0.5 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 (甲賀寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shiga Safari Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Hikumo Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Gyokukei-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Shigaraki Kotōkan – Museum, about 4 km away
- Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park – Museum, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.