St. Agnes Cathedral, Kyoto

Name: St. Agnes Cathedral
Address: KarasumadorI Shimodachiurikaku, KamIgyo-Ku, Kyoto, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-432-3015

#99 among attractions in Kyoto

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Facts and practical information

St. Agnes Cathedral is a Christian church located in Kyoto, Japan, and is the diocesan Cathedral of the Diocese of Kyoto, which comprises all the Anglican-Episcopal churches and other facilities in Fukui, Ishikawa, Kyoto, and Toyama Prefectures. ()

Local name: 聖アグネス教会 Completed: 1898 (126 years ago)Coordinates: 35°1'11"N, 135°45'32"E

Address

KarasumadorI Shimodachiurikaku, KamIgyo-KuKyoto Japan

Contact

+81 75-432-3015

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Day trips

St. Agnes Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nijō Castle, Kyoto International Manga Museum, Kyoto State Guest House, Sentō Imperial Palace.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Agnes Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Shirakumo Shrine, Kyoto (5 min walk), Kyoto Gyoen, Kyoto (9 min walk), Sentō Imperial Palace, Kyoto (11 min walk), Horikawa, Kyoto (13 min walk).

How to get to St. Agnes Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Agnes Cathedral:

Bus

烏丸丸太町 • Lines: 51 (6 min walk)
Karasuma Marutamachi • Lines: 51 (6 min walk)

Metro

Marutamachi • Lines: K (7 min walk)
Karasuma Oike • Lines: K, T (17 min walk)

Train

Jingu-marutamachi (20 min walk)
Sanjo (27 min walk)

Light rail

Shijō - ōmiya • Lines: A (33 min walk)