Kōryū-ji, Kyoto

Name: Kōryū-ji
Address: 32 Uzumasa Hachiokacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, 616-8162, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-861-1461

#126 among attractions in Kyoto

Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

Kōryū-ji is a Shingon temple in Uzumasa, Ukyō Ward, Kyoto, Japan. The temple is also known by the names Uzumasa-dera and Kadono-dera, and was formerly known as Hatanokimi-dera, Hachioka-dera and Hōkō-ji. ()

Local name: 広隆寺 Coordinates: 35°0'54"N, 135°42'25"E

Address

32 Uzumasa Hachiokacho, Ukyo-kuKyoto 616-8162 Japan

Contact

+81 75-861-1461

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Day trips

Kōryū-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Toei Kyoto Studio Park, Ninna-ji, Tōji-in, Taizō-in.

~590 ftNE
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Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kōryū-ji?

Nearby attractions include Hōkongō-in, Kyoto (16 min walk), Taizō-in, Kyoto (22 min walk), Myōshin-ji, Kyoto (24 min walk), Shunkō-in, Kyoto (24 min walk).

How to get to Kōryū-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kōryū-ji:

Bus

太秦広隆寺前 • Lines: 62, 63, 65, 66, 67, 72, 73, 75, 76, 77, 83, 86 (3 min walk)
太秦開町 • Lines: 62, 63, 65, 66, 67, 72, 73, 75, 76, 77, 83, 86 (4 min walk)

Tram

Uzumasa Kōryūji • Lines: A (4 min walk)

Light rail

Satsueisho-mae Station • Lines: B (7 min walk)
帷子ノ辻駅1番線 • Lines: A (10 min walk)

Train

Uzumasa (10 min walk)
Hanazono (17 min walk)

Metro

Uzumasa-Tenjingawa • Lines: T (15 min walk)