Nakagawa-dera temple ruins: Day Trip from Kyoto (32 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Nakagawa-dera temple ruins is a Buddhist temple in Nara, Nara Prefecture, about 32 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 | 中川寺跡 |
| Location | Nara, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kintetsu Nara Station – about 4.7 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 32 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 34 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 106 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.70942, 135.86903 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kintetsu Nara Station, about 4.7 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 (中川寺跡) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Jōruri-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Gansen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Mount Wakakusa – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Kasugayama Primeval Forest – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- The Kids' Science Museum of Photons – Museum, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.