Shōbō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (14 km from Kyoto Station)
Shōbō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Yawata, Kyoto Prefecture, 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 | 正法寺 |
| Location | Yawata, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Cable-hachimangū-sanjō Station – about 1.2 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 14 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 26 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 113 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1191 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.87019, 135.70100 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://shoboji.or.jp/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Cable-hachimangū-sanjō Station, about 1.2 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 (正法寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shōkadō – Museum, about 1 km away
- Katanoamatsukami-no-yashiro – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Iwashimizu Hachimangū – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Aitsuchi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Hikō Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.