Daikandai-ji: Day Trip from Osaka (38 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Daikandai-ji is a Buddhist temple in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, about 38 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 | 大官大寺跡 |
| Location | Asuka, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kashiharajingū-mae Station – about 2.2 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 38 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 56 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 123 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.48833, 135.81806 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kashiharajingū-mae Station, about 2.2 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 (大官大寺跡) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hōnen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Asuka Historical Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Mount Amanokagu – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Kōgen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kashihara City Insectarium – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.