Tōji-in Temple: Location & Nearest Station (6 km from Kyoto Station)
Tōji-in Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kita-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, about 6 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 | 等持院 |
| Location | Kita-ku, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hanazono Station – about 1.5 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 6 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 42 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 106 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1341 |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.03155, 135.72347 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://toujiin.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hanazono Station, about 1.5 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 (等持院) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shinnyo-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Suekawa Memorial Hall – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kyoto Museum for World Peace – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kyoto Prefectural Insho-Domoto Museum of Fine Arts – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Mount Kinugasa – Mountain, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.