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

| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 法輪寺 |
| Location | Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yamato-Koizumi Station – about 2.3 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 24 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 40 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 121 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.62243, 135.73876 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://ikaruga-horinji.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yamato-Koizumi Station, about 2.3 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 (法輪寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hokki-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Chūgū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Ikaruga Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Hōryū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.