Rokkaku-dō Temple: Location & Nearest Station (2 km from Kyoto Station)
Rokkaku-dō Temple is a Buddhist temple in Nakagyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture, about 2 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 | 頂法寺 |
| Location | Nakagyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Karasuma Oike Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 2 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 42 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 104 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.00722, 135.76028 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.ikenobo.jp/rokkakudo/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Karasuma Oike Station, about 0.4 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 (頂法寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Chisō Gallery – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Gallery of Kyoto Traditional Arts & Crafts – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Somé Seiryukan – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Museum of Kyoto – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Gosho-Hachimangu – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.