Gokuraku-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (26 km from Osaka Station)
Gokuraku-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ando, Nara Prefecture, about 26 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 | 極楽寺 |
| Location | Ando, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hōryūji Station – about 1.7 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 26 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 42 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 120 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.60369, 135.75814 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://gokurakuji.org/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hōryūji Station, about 1.7 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (極楽寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ando Town Historical Folklore Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kakuan-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Hirose Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Ikaruga Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Chūgū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.