Shōsō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Kyoto (45 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shōsō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Hino, Shiga Prefecture, about 45 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 | 正崇寺 |
| Location | Hino, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hino Station – about 2.6 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 45 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 60 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 77 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.01403, 136.24828 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hino Station, about 2.6 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 (正崇寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Omi Hino Merchant Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Shingyo-in Temple, Hino-cho – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Umamioka Watamuki Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Hitsusa Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Blumen Hügel – Park, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.