Iwawaki-ji Temple: Day Trip from Osaka (36 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Iwawaki-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kawachinagano, Osaka Prefecture, about 36 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 | 岩湧寺 |
| Location | Kawachinagano, Osaka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Amami Station – about 4.0 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 36 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 70 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 150 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.38061, 135.55700 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Amami Station, about 4.0 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 (岩湧寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Amigasa (Ōsaka) – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Mount Iwawaki – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Mount Ittokubō – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Takihata Furusato Bunkazainomori Center – Museum, about 3 km away
- Mount Minami Katsuragi – Mountain, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.