Suikan-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (9 km from Kyoto Station)
Suikan-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Otsu, about 9 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 | 水観寺 |
| Location | Otsu |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Miidera Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 9 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 47 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 95 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1040 |
| Coordinates | 35.01161, 135.85453 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.shiga-miidera.or.jp/treasure/building/19.htm |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Miidera 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 (水観寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Bimyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Mii-dera Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Nagara Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Mio Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Ōtsu-e Art Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.