Hōkongō-in, Kyoto

Name: Hōkongō-in
Address: 49 Hanazono Ginocho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, 616-8044, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-461-9428

#160 among attractions in Kyoto

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Hōkongō-in is a Buddhist temple in Ukyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It is affiliated with Risshū. It was founded in 1130. ()

Local name: 法金剛院 Coordinates: 35°1'9"N, 135°42'58"E

Address

49 Hanazono Ginocho, Ukyo-kuKyoto 616-8044 Japan

Contact

+81 75-461-9428

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Hōkongō-in – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hōkongō-in?

Nearby attractions include Taizō-in, Kyoto (7 min walk), Myōshin-ji, Kyoto (9 min walk), Shunkō-in, Kyoto (10 min walk), Tōrin-in, Kyoto (11 min walk).

How to get to Hōkongō-in by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hōkongō-in:

Bus

Hanazono Oginocho • Lines: 62, 63, 65, 66, 67 (2 min walk)
双ヶ丘 • Lines: 81 (5 min walk)

Train

Hanazono (3 min walk)
Myoshinji (14 min walk)

Light rail

Omuro-Ninnaji • Lines: B (14 min walk)
Myoshinji • Lines: B (14 min walk)

Metro

Uzumasa-Tenjingawa • Lines: T (15 min walk)
Nishioji-oike • Lines: T (27 min walk)

Tram

Uzumasa Kōryūji • Lines: A (15 min walk)
Sai • Lines: A (38 min walk)