Awashima Shrine (Kainan): Day Trip from Osaka (72 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Awashima Shrine (Kainan) is a Shinto shrine in Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture, about 72 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 粟嶋神社 |
| Location | Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kamogō Station – about 1.2 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 72 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 111 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 197 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.11892, 135.14975 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kamogō Station, about 1.2 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 (粟嶋神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Chōhō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Zenpuku-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Kitsumoto Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Ryōken-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
- Miyahara Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.