Myōtsū-ji Temple: Day Trip from Kyoto (52 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Myōtsū-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Obama, Fukui Prefecture, about 52 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 | 明通寺 |
| Location | Obama, Fukui Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shin-Hirano Station – about 2.1 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 52 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 88 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 103 km (straight line) |
| Established | 806 |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan |
| Coordinates | 35.45361, 135.80444 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://myotsuji.jimdofree.com/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shin-Hirano Station, about 2.1 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 (明通寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Wakasa Jingū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Mantoku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Wakasahiko Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Wakasa Kokubun-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Tentoku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.