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Ryōtan-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (20 km from Kyoto Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Ryōtan-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kameoka, Kyoto Prefecture, about 20 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.

TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese龍潭寺
LocationKameoka, Kyoto Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Namikawa Station – about 1.3 km
From Kyoto Stationabout 20 km (straight line)
From Osaka Stationabout 36 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 123 km (straight line)
Established1492
Coordinates35.02711, 135.54167
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