Kūin-ji Temple: Day Trip from Kyoto (56 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kūin-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Obama, Fukui Prefecture, about 56 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 | 空印寺 |
| Location | Obama, Fukui Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Obama Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 56 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 90 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 110 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.49147, 135.73847 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Obama Station, about 0.6 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 (空印寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Nochiseyama Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Obama Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Hosshin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kōjō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Chōgen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.