Myōō-in Temple: Day Trip from Kyoto (31 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Myōō-in Temple is a Buddhist temple in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, about 31 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 | 明王院 |
| Location | Otsu, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shiga Station – about 7.1 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 31 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 70 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 92 km (straight line) |
| Established | 859 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 35.24786, 135.86914 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.biwa.ne.jp/~k-katura/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shiga Station, about 7.1 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 (明王院) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Bunagatake – Mountain, about 1 km away
- Mount Doman – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Mount Hōrai – Mountain, about 5 km away
- Shikobuchi-sha – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Mount Minako – Mountain, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.