Kyoto Botanical Garden: Location & Nearest Station (7 km from Kyoto Station)
Kyoto Botanical Garden is a park in Sakyō-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 | Park |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 京都府立植物園 |
| Location | Sakyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kitaōji Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 7 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 45 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 103 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1924 |
| Interest among English readers | about 1,100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.04833, 135.76111 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.kyotobotanicalgardens.jp |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kitaōji Station, about 0.4 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (京都府立植物園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Nakaragi Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Garden of Fine Arts Kyoto – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kyoto Institute, Library and Archives – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Ōtani University Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kyoto Graeco-Roman Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.