Hōnen-ji Temple: Day Trip from Osaka (37 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hōnen-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kashihara, Nara Prefecture, about 37 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 | 法然寺 |
| Location | Kashihara, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Unebigoryōmae Station – about 1.9 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 37 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 55 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 123 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.49247, 135.81486 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Unebigoryōmae Station, about 1.9 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 (法然寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Amanokagu – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Daikandai-ji – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Amanokaguyama Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Uneotsutamoto Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Uneoni Masutakehayaniyasu Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.