Shōsei Garden: Location & Nearest Station (1 km from Kyoto Station)
Shōsei Garden is a garden in Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, about 1 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.
| Type | Garden |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 渉成園 |
| Location | Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shichijō Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 1 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 40 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 104 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1653 |
| Designations | Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Coordinates | 34.99139, 135.76322 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://english.higashihonganji.or.jp/tour/shosei-en/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shichijō Station, about 0.5 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 (渉成園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shōgon-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Ayako Tenmangū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Fukuden-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Konkō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Chōkō-dō Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.