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Kyoto Medicinal Plant Garden: Location & Nearest Station (8 km from Kyoto Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Kyoto Medicinal Plant Garden is a park in Sakyō-ku, about 8 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.

TypePark
Name in Japanese京都薬用植物園
LocationSakyō-ku
Nearest station (straight line)Shūgakuin Station – about 1.0 km
From Kyoto Stationabout 8 km (straight line)
From Osaka Stationabout 48 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 99 km (straight line)
Established1933
Coordinates35.04864, 135.80136
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttps://www.takeda.com/jp/about/local-locations/botanical-garden/

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