Raigō-in Temple: Location & Nearest Station (16 km from Kyoto Station)
Raigō-in Temple is a Buddhist temple in Sakyō-ku, about 16 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 来迎院 |
| Location | Sakyō-ku |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ogoto-onsen Station – about 5.7 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 16 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 56 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 95 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1109 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 35.11864, 135.83764 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ogoto-onsen Station, about 5.7 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 (来迎院) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sanzen-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Jikkō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Shōrin-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Hōsen-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Shusse Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.