Sekizan Zen-in: Location & Nearest Station (9 km from Kyoto Station)
Sekizan Zen-in is a Buddhist temple in Sakyō-ku, about 9 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 | 赤山禅院 |
| Location | Sakyō-ku |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Takaragaike Station – about 0.9 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 9 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 48 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 99 km (straight line) |
| Established | 888 |
| Coordinates | 35.05586, 135.80133 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://rakuhoku-sekizanzenin.org/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Takaragaike Station, about 0.9 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 (赤山禅院) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Rinkyū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Saginomori Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Manshu-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kyoto Medicinal Plant Garden – Park, less than 1 km away
- Renge-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.