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Hirose Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (26 km from Osaka Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Hirose Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Yamato Province, 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.

Hirose Shrine
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TypeShinto shrine
Name in Japanese廣瀬大社
LocationYamato Province, Nara Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Hōryūji Station – about 1.4 km
From Osaka Stationabout 26 km (straight line)
From Kyoto Stationabout 44 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 122 km (straight line)
Established675
Coordinates34.59154, 135.74833
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttp://www.hirosetaisya.com/
Background readingWikipedia (English)

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