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Daian-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (29 km from Osaka Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Daian-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Nara, Nara Prefecture, about 29 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.

Daian-ji Temple
Photo: Tawashi2006, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese大安寺
LocationNara, Nara Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Kyōbate Station – about 1.5 km
From Osaka Stationabout 29 km (straight line)
From Kyoto Stationabout 36 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 112 km (straight line)
DesignationsHistoric Site of Japan
Interest among English readersabout 400 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average)
Coordinates34.66800, 135.81272
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttp://www.daianji.or.jp/
Background readingWikipedia (English)

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