Sōken-ji: Day Trip from Kyoto (39 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Sōken-ji is a Buddhist temple in Ōmihachiman-shi, Shiga Prefecture, about 39 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 | 摠見寺 |
| Location | Ōmihachiman-shi, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Azuchi Station – about 1.6 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 39 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 67 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 77 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 35.15602, 136.13936 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.azuchi-nobunaga.com/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Azuchi Station, about 1.6 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (摠見寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Azuchi Castle Museum, the "House of Nobunaga" – Museum, about 1 km away
- Kuwanomi-dera Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Azuchi Castle Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Former Iba Residence – Museum, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.