Mukō, Kyoto

Name: Mukō
Address: Kyoto, Japan

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Mukō is a city in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, which served as the capital city of Japan for a decade from 784 to 794. Its neighbor cities are Kyoto and Nagaokakyō. As of 2017, the city has an estimated population of 55,729 and a population density of 7,219 persons per km². The total area is 7.72 km². According to the provisional results of the 2015 national census of Japan, the population of Muko is 53,380; of which male and female are 25,387 and 27,993 respectively. ()

Local name: 向日市 Area: 2.96 mi²Coordinates: 34°57'0"N, 135°42'18"E

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Nearby attractions include: Tō-ji, Kyoto Railway Museum, Katsura Imperial Villa, Takebishi Stadium.

3.2 miNE
Famed Buddhist temple with a tall pagoda
Tō-ji, Kyoto
82 min walk • Tō-ji Temple, a beacon of spiritual serenity, stands proudly in the southern part of Kyoto, Japan. This historic temple, also known as Kyō-ō-gokoku-ji, meaning "The Temple for the Defense of the Nation by Means of the King of Doctrines," is a testament to the city's...
3.3 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Kyoto Railway Museum, Kyoto
84 min walk • The Kyoto Railway Museum is a testament to Japan's rich railway history and a must-visit for train enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Opened in April 2016, this comprehensive museum is situated in the heart of Kyoto, a city renowned for its blend of traditional...
2.4 miN
Historic palace with a Japanese garden
Katsura Imperial Villa, Kyoto
61 min walk • Nestled in the tranquil city of Kyoto, the Katsura Imperial Villa stands as a pinnacle of traditional Japanese architecture and garden design. This exquisite site, also known as Katsura Rikyu, is a paragon of the Japanese aesthetic, offering visitors a glimpse into the...
3 miN
Sport complex, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Takebishi Stadium, Kyoto
78 min walk • Takebishi Stadium, a versatile venue in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, offers locals and tourists alike the opportunity to immerse themselves in a variety of sporting and cultural events. This multi-purpose stadium is a hub for athleticism and entertainment within the...
3.5 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Æon Mall Kyoto Gojō, Kyoto
90 min walk • AEON MALL Kyōto-Gojō, formerly known as Diamond City Hana, is a large shopping center and is part of the Japanese Æon Group chain of shopping centers. Æon Mall Kyoto Gojō houses a wide selection of popular retail stores, an Æon department store, numerous restaurants, fast food shops, and a large game center.
3.1 miNW
Buddhist temple with famed moss garden
Saihō-ji, Kyoto
80 min walk • Saihō-ji is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple in Matsuo, Nishikyō Ward, Kyoto, Japan. The temple, which is famed for its moss garden, is commonly referred to as "Koke-dera", meaning "moss temple", while the formal name is "Kōinzan Saihō-ji".
3.5 miW
Temple
Yoshimine-dera, Kyoto
90 min walk • Yoshimine-dera is a temple of the Tendai school of Buddhism in the western ward of Nishikyō-ku, in Kyoto. It is built on the western hills overlooking the city. It was founded in 1029 by Gensan. The main image is a statue of thousand-armed Kannon.
2.8 miE
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Anrakuju-in, Kyoto
73 min walk • Anrakuju-in is a Buddhist temple in Fushimi, Kyoto, Japan, built by former-Emperor Toba in 1137. The temple houses a number of Important Cultural Properties and the emperors Toba and Konoe are buried in the grounds.
2.8 miW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Ōharano Shrine, Kyoto
72 min walk • Ōharano Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Nishikyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Ōharano is dedicated to the Fujiwara tutelary kami, Amenokoyane, who was said to have assisted in the founding of the state.
2.1 miS
Forts and castles
Shōryūji Castle, Kyoto
54 min walk • Shōryūji Castle is a castle in Nagaokakyō, Kyoto, Japan.
3.3 miNE
Temple
Rokusonnō Shrine, Kyoto
84 min walk • Rokusonnō Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the Three Genji Shrines, a group of three Japanese Shinto shrines connected with the Seiwa Genji group of the Minamoto clan.