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Nison-in Temple: Location & Nearest Station (9 km from Kyoto Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Nison-in Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ukyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture, about 9 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.

Nison-in Temple
Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese二尊院
LocationUkyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Torokko Arashiyama Station – about 0.5 km
From Kyoto Stationabout 9 km (straight line)
From Osaka Stationabout 39 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 112 km (straight line)
Interest among English readersabout 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average)
Coordinates35.02120, 135.66800
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttp://nisonin.jp/
Background readingWikipedia (English)

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