Hōryū-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (24 km from Osaka Station)
Hōryū-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 | 法隆寺 |
| Location | Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hōryūji Station – about 1.5 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 24 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 41 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 122 km (straight line) |
| Established | 607 |
| Designations | part of UNESCO World Heritage Site, National Treasure of Japan, Historic Site of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 5,700 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.61444, 135.73417 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.horyuji.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hōryūji Station, about 1.5 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 (法隆寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area – 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
- Hōrin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Tatsuta Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.