Chōkyū-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (21 km from Osaka Station)
Chōkyū-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kamimachi, Nara Prefecture, about 21 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.

| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 長弓寺 |
| Location | Kamimachi, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Gakken Kita-Ikoma Station – about 0.8 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 21 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 30 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 117 km (straight line) |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.71856, 135.72658 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Gakken Kita-Ikoma Station, about 0.8 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 (長弓寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Izanagi Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Enshō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Shōhaku Art Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Tawara Castle – Castle, about 3 km away
- Takayama Hachimangū – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.