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Chōgosonshi-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (19 km from Osaka Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Chōgosonshi-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Heguri, Nara Prefecture, about 19 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.

Chōgosonshi-ji Temple
Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese朝護孫子寺
LocationHeguri, Nara Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Takayasuyama Station – about 1.5 km
From Osaka Stationabout 19 km (straight line)
From Kyoto Stationabout 43 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 127 km (straight line)
Established587
Coordinates34.60940, 135.67000
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttps://www.sigisan.or.jp/
Background readingWikipedia (English)

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