Shoho-ji Temple: Day Trip from Kyoto (41 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shoho-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture, about 41 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 | 正法寺 |
| Location | Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kato Station – about 15.3 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 41 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 73 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 114 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.34431, 135.64797 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kato Station, about 15.3 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 (正法寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hachiga-mine – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Suwa Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 9 km away
- Mount Tokin – Mountain, about 11 km away
- Iimori-yama – Mountain, about 12 km away
- Mount Mikuni – Mountain, about 13 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.