Ryūō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Kyoto (36 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Ryūō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ryūō-chō, Shiga Prefecture, about 36 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Kyoto for most travellers, depending on train connections.

| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 龍王寺 |
| Location | Ryūō-chō, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kyocera-mae Station – about 3.4 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 36 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 68 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 72 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.07231, 136.14342 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kyocera-mae Station, about 3.4 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (龍王寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Namura Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Ganjo-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Choko-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
- Imahorihiyoshi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Yamabe Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.