Myōan-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (2 km from Kyoto Station)
Myōan-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, about 2 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 | 明暗寺 |
| Location | Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tōfukuji Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 2 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 40 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 103 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1335 |
| Coordinates | 34.97872, 135.77311 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Tōfukuji 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (明暗寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Dōju-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Taikō-an – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Ryōgin-an – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Hosshō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Funda-in – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.