Nakayama-dera Temple: Day Trip from Kyoto (61 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Nakayama-dera Temple is a Buddhist temple in Takahama, Fukui Prefecture, about 61 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 | 中山寺 |
| Location | Takahama, Fukui Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Aonogō Station – about 1.7 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 61 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 88 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 130 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.49631, 135.50083 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://nakayamadera.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Aonogō Station, about 1.7 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (中山寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Aoba – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Matsunoo-dera Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Takahama Shiroyama Lighthouse – Lighthouse, about 5 km away
- Kongō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
- Oshimawarisaki Lighthouse – Lighthouse, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.