Chōhō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Osaka (73 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Chōhō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture, about 73 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 | 長保寺 |
| Location | Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shimotsu Station – about 1.9 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 73 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 112 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 196 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1000 |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.10917, 135.16556 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.chohoji.or.jp// |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shimotsu Station, about 1.9 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 (長保寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Awashima Shrine (Kainan) – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Zenpuku-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Miyahara Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Kitsumoto Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Kii Iwamuro Castle – Castle, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.