Mii-dera Temple: Location & Nearest Station (9 km from Kyoto Station)
Mii-dera Temple is a Buddhist temple in Otsu, about 9 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 園城寺 |
| Location | Otsu |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ōtsu-shiyakusho-mae Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 9 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 47 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 95 km (straight line) |
| Established | 686 |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 600 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.01333, 135.85278 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.shiga-miidera.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ōtsu-shiyakusho-mae 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (園城寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ōtsu-e Art Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Enman-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Otsu City Museum of History – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Suikan-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Bimyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.