Awaji Island: Day Trip from Osaka (70 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Awaji Island is a island in Hyōgo Prefecture, about 70 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 | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 淡路島 |
| Location | Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shimokamo Station – about 5.6 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 70 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 108 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 207 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 3,400 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.38333, 134.83333 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shimokamo Station, about 5.6 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (淡路島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Sen – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Hōshō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
- Takataya Kachi Memorial Museum – Museum, about 5 km away
- Wellness Park Goshiki Takataya Kahei Park – Park, about 5 km away
- Sumoto Civic Square – Park, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.