Honkō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (8 km from Osaka Station)
Honkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Amagasaki, Hyōgo Prefecture, about 8 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 | 本興寺 |
| Location | Amagasaki, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Amagasaki Station – about 0.3 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 8 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 43 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 143 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1420 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.71739, 135.41439 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.hokkeshu.or.jp/honzan/honkoji.html |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Amagasaki Station, about 0.3 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 (本興寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Zenshō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kōtoku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- World Money Box Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Amashin Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Hōon-ji Temple (Amagasaki) – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.