Shōgo-in Temple: Location & Nearest Station (4 km from Kyoto Station)
Shōgo-in Temple is a Buddhist temple in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, about 4 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 | 聖護院 |
| Location | Sakyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Jingū-Marutamachi Station – about 0.8 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 4 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 44 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 102 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1090 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan, Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 35.01916, 135.78028 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.shogoin.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Jingū-Marutamachi Station, about 0.8 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 (聖護院) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shakuzen-in – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Suga Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kumano Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Heian Jingū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Shin'en – Garden, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.