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Shōbodai-ji: Location & Nearest Station (28 km from Kyoto Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Shōbodai-ji is a Buddhist temple in Konan, Shiga Prefecture, about 28 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.

TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese廃少菩提寺
LocationKonan, Shiga Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Ishibe Station – about 1.1 km
From Kyoto Stationabout 28 km (straight line)
From Osaka Stationabout 63 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 77 km (straight line)
Coordinates35.02758, 136.05656
MapOpen in Google Maps
Background readingWikipedia (English)

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