Saiō-in: Location & Nearest Station (5 km from Kyoto Station)
Saiō-in is a Buddhist temple in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, about 5 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 | 西翁院 |
| Location | Sakyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Higashiyama Station – about 1.3 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 5 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 44 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 101 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1584 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 35.01971, 135.78644 |
| 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 Higashiyama 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (西翁院) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Eiun-in – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Ryōkō-in – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Zenshō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Konkaikōmyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Saiun-in – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.