Hōki-in: Day Trip from Osaka (42 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hōki-in is a Buddhist temple in Hase, Nara Prefecture, about 42 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 | 法起院 |
| Location | Hase, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hasedera Station – about 0.7 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 42 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 52 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 114 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.53282, 135.90986 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.houkiin.or.jp |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hasedera Station, about 0.7 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 (法起院) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Yoki Tenman Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Sabō Haseji – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Hase-dera Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Mount Torimi – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Mount Miwa – Mountain, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.