Hōzan-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (18 km from Osaka Station)
Hōzan-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ikoma, Nara Prefecture, about 18 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 | 宝山寺 |
| Location | Ikoma, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Umeyashiki Station – about 0.1 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 18 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 34 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 122 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1678 |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.68431, 135.68621 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.hozanji.com/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Umeyashiki Station, about 0.1 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 (宝山寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ikoma Sanjō Amusement Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Mount Ikoma – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Ikoma Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Ikoma Furusato Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Enpuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.