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Akishino-dera Temple: Location & Nearest Station (26 km from Osaka Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Akishino-dera Temple is a Buddhist temple in Nara, Nara Prefecture, about 26 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.

Akishino-dera Temple
Photo: Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese秋篠寺
LocationNara, Nara Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Heijō Station – about 0.8 km
From Osaka Stationabout 26 km (straight line)
From Kyoto Stationabout 31 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 113 km (straight line)
Established776
DesignationsNational Treasure of Japan
Coordinates34.70361, 135.77611
MapOpen in Google Maps
Background readingWikipedia (English)

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