Shōjuraigō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (15 km from Kyoto Station)
Shōjuraigō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, about 15 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 | 聖衆来迎寺 |
| Location | Otsu, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hieizan Sakamoto Station – about 0.7 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 15 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 54 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 91 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 35.07242, 135.88592 |
| 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 Hieizan Sakamoto Station, about 0.7 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 (聖衆来迎寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Nahaka Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Shōgen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Hōkō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Shiga-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Former Byakugō-in Garden – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.