Abe Monju-in Temple: Day Trip from Osaka (39 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Abe Monju-in Temple is a Buddhist temple in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, about 39 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Osaka for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 安倍文殊院 |
| Location | Sakurai, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Sakurai Station – about 1.1 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 39 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 54 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 120 km (straight line) |
| Established | 645 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.50376, 135.84256 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.abemonjuin.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Sakurai Station, about 1.1 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (安倍文殊院) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Abe-dera – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kibiike Haiji – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Tomi Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Shōrin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Munakata Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.