Horikoshishakukannon Temple: Day Trip from Osaka (40 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Horikoshishakukannon Temple is a Buddhist temple in Katsuragi, Wakayama Prefecture, about 40 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 | 堀越癪観音 |
| Location | Katsuragi, Wakayama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ōtani Station – about 4.6 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 40 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 76 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 156 km (straight line) |
| Established | 671 |
| Coordinates | 34.34022, 135.50019 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ōtani Station, about 4.6 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 (堀越癪観音) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kōno Amida-dō – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Hokushin Myōken Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Mount Mikuni – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Takihata 48 Waterfalls – Waterfall, about 3 km away
- Kōtaki-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.