Hōrin-ji Temple: Day Trip from Osaka (77 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hōrin-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture, about 77 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 | 法輪寺 |
| Location | Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tegarayamaheiwakōen Station – about 0.9 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 77 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 102 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 206 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.82310, 134.66200 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Tegarayamaheiwakōen Station, about 0.9 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 (法輪寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Arakawa Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Himeji Historical Peace Center – Museum, about 1 km away
- Tegarayama – Mountain, about 1 km away
- Tegarayama Central Park – Park, about 1 km away
- Himeji City Aquarium – Park, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.