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

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Futai-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.

Futai-ji Temple
Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese不退寺
LocationNara, Nara Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Shin-Ōmiya Station – about 1.0 km
From Osaka Stationabout 29 km (straight line)
From Kyoto Stationabout 33 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 111 km (straight line)
Established847
DesignationsImportant Cultural Property of Japan
Coordinates34.69473, 135.81248
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttp://www3.kcn.ne.jp/~futaiji/
Background readingWikipedia (English)

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