Tenryū-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (8 km from Kyoto Station)
Tenryū-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ukyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture, about 8 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 | 天龍寺 |
| Location | Ukyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Torokko Arashiyama Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 8 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 38 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 111 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1345 |
| Designations | part of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Historic Site of Japan, Special Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Interest among English readers | about 2,900 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.01599, 135.67379 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.tenryuji.com/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Torokko Arashiyama Station, about 0.4 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 (天龍寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hōgon-in – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Nonomiya Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Saga Arashiyama Museum of Arts and Culture – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Hōnen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Fukuda Art Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.