Hirokawa-dera Temple: Location & Nearest Station (29 km from Osaka Station)
Hirokawa-dera Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kanan, Osaka Prefecture, about 29 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 | 弘川寺 |
| Location | Kanan, Osaka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Katsuragisanjo Station – about 3.6 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 29 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 58 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 136 km (straight line) |
| Established | 665 |
| Coordinates | 34.47450, 135.65294 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Katsuragisanjo Station, about 3.6 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 (弘川寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Takemimakuri Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Nagi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Chihayaakasaka Village Local Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
- Iwafune Daijinja – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Kōki-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.