Saikyō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (14 km from Kyoto Station)
Saikyō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Sakamoto, about 14 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 | 西教寺 |
| Location | Sakamoto |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Sakamoto-Hieizanguchi Station – about 1.3 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 14 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 54 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 93 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 35.08156, 135.86606 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://saikyoji.org/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Sakamoto-Hieizanguchi Station, about 1.3 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 (西教寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Former Chikurin-in Garden – Garden, about 1 km away
- Hiyoshi Taisha – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Shōgen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Former Byakugō-in Garden – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Shiga-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.