Matsuo
Matsuo is a locality in Nishikyō-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto. Matsuo is situated nearby to the locality Yamada, as well as near the neighborhood Kamikatsura-Nishiicho.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Saihō Temple and Suzumushi Temple.
Saihō Temple
Park
Photo: Ivanoff, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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".
Suzumushi Temple
Buddhist temple
Photo: Yanajin33, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Suzumushi Temple is a Buddhist temple.
Eryuzan Jizoin Temple
Buddhist temple
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Eryuzan Jizoin Temple is a Buddhist temple.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Arashiyama and Ukyō District.
Arashiyama
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Arashiyama is a district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. It also refers to the mountain across the Ōi River, which forms a backdrop to the district. Arashiyama is a nationally designated historic site and place of scenic beauty.
Ukyō District
Suburb
Ukyō-ku is one of the eleven wards in the city of Kyoto, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Ukyō District is situated 3 km northeast of Matsuo.
Minami
Suburb
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Minami is one of the eleven wards in the city of Kyoto, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Its name means "South Ward." It was established in 1955 when it was separated from Shimogyo-ku. Minami is situated 6 km east of Matsuo.
Matsuo
- Type: Locality
- Location: Nishikyō-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, Kansai, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
34.99327° or 34° 59′ 36″ northLongitude
135.68945° or 135° 41′ 22″ eastElevation
34 metres (112 feet)Open location code
8Q6QXMVQ+8QGeoNames ID
9634941
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In Other Languages
“Matsuo” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “松尾”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
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