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Chōraku-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (20 km from Osaka Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Chōraku-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Heguri, Nara Prefecture, about 20 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.

Chōraku-ji Temple
Photo: Abasaa, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese長楽寺
LocationHeguri, Nara Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Heguri Station – about 0.4 km
From Osaka Stationabout 20 km (straight line)
From Kyoto Stationabout 40 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 123 km (straight line)
Coordinates34.62992, 135.70039
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