Yamashina Hongan-ji: Location & Nearest Station (5 km from Kyoto Station)
Yamashina Hongan-ji is a castle in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, about 5 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 山科本願寺 |
| Location | Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Higashino Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 5 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 43 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 99 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1478 |
| Coordinates | 34.98461, 135.81242 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Higashino 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (山科本願寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Gokoku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Gangyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Anshō-ji – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Moroha Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Yamashina Botanical Research Institute – Park, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.