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Hōrin-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (24 km from Osaka Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Hōrin-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, about 24 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.

Hōrin-ji Temple
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TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese法輪寺
LocationIkaruga, Nara Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Yamato-Koizumi Station – about 2.3 km
From Osaka Stationabout 24 km (straight line)
From Kyoto Stationabout 40 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 121 km (straight line)
Coordinates34.62243, 135.73876
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttps://ikaruga-horinji.or.jp/
Background readingWikipedia (English)

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