Senkō-ji Temple (Koka, Shiga): Day Trip from Kyoto (40 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Senkō-ji Temple (Koka, Shiga) is a Buddhist temple in Kōka-shi, Shiga Prefecture, about 40 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 | 千光寺 |
| Location | Kōka-shi, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Minakuchi Ishibashi Station – about 2.9 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 40 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 67 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 70 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.95247, 136.19561 |
| 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 Minakuchi Ishibashi Station, about 2.9 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (千光寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Yasaka Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Daitoku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Minakuchi Sports no Mori – Park, about 3 km away
- Minakuchi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Minakuchi Castle – Castle, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.