Rokuharamitsu-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (2 km from Kyoto Station)
Rokuharamitsu-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Higashiyama-ku, 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 | 六波羅蜜寺 |
| Location | Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kiyomizu-Gojō Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 2 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 41 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 103 km (straight line) |
| Established | 963 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.99711, 135.77333 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.rokuhara.or.jp/ |
| 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 Kiyomizu-Gojō Station, about 0.5 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 (六波羅蜜寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Saifuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Rokudōchinnō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Wakamiya Hachimangū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Zenkyo-an – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kyoto Ebisu Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.