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Iwaya (Taishi): Location & Nearest Station (26 km from Osaka Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Iwaya (Taishi) is a historic site in Taishi, Osaka Prefecture, about 26 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.

TypeHistoric site
Name in Japanese岩屋
LocationTaishi, Osaka Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Nijojinjaguchi Station – about 2.2 km
From Osaka Stationabout 26 km (straight line)
From Kyoto Stationabout 52 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 132 km (straight line)
DesignationsHistoric Site of Japan
Coordinates34.51994, 135.67592
MapOpen in Google Maps
Background readingWikipedia (English)

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