Hokke-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (28 km from Osaka Station)
Hokke-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Nara, Nara Prefecture, about 28 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 | 法華寺 |
| Location | Nara, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shin-Ōmiya Station – about 1.0 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 28 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 33 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 112 km (straight line) |
| Established | 745 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan, Important Cultural Property of Japan, Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.69240, 135.80412 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://hokkejimonzeki.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shin-Ōmiya Station, about 1.0 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 (法華寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kasuga Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kairyūō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Futai-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Nara City Museum of Art – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Nara Palace Site Historical Park – Park, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.