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Jikō-in Temple: Location & Nearest Station (25 km from Osaka Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Jikō-in Temple is a Buddhist temple in Yamatokōriyama, Nara Prefecture, about 25 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.

Jikō-in Temple
Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese慈光院
LocationYamatokōriyama, Nara Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Yamato-Koizumi Station – about 1.2 km
From Osaka Stationabout 25 km (straight line)
From Kyoto Stationabout 39 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 119 km (straight line)
Established1663
Coordinates34.63203, 135.75800
MapOpen in Google Maps
Background readingWikipedia (English)

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