Chōkō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Osaka (49 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Chōkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Katō-shi, Hyōgo Prefecture, about 49 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 | 朝光寺 |
| Location | Katō-shi, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hie Station – about 7.6 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 49 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 65 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 169 km (straight line) |
| Established | 651 |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.93247, 135.04387 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hie Station, about 7.6 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 (朝光寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Mikusa – Mountain, about 2 km away
- The Royal Grand Hall of Buddhism – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Hashika-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Yashiro forest park – Park, about 3 km away
- Sumiyoshi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.