Kōmyō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Kyoto (53 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kōmyō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ayabe, Kyoto Prefecture, about 53 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 | 光明寺 |
| Location | Ayabe, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Higashi-Maizuru Station – about 9.7 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 53 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 77 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 133 km (straight line) |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan |
| Coordinates | 35.38989, 135.44222 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Higashi-Maizuru Station, about 9.7 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 (光明寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Misen – Mountain, about 6 km away
- Mount Tokin – Mountain, about 8 km away
- Kongō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 10 km away
- Chōrōga-dake – Mountain, about 10 km away
- Maizuru City Commemoration Hall – Museum, about 11 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.