Jōkō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (12 km from Osaka Station)
Jōkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Yao, Osaka Prefecture, about 12 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 | 常光寺 |
| Location | Yao, Osaka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kintetsu-Yao Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 12 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 42 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 132 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.63030, 135.59810 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kintetsu-Yao Station, about 0.5 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (常光寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Yao Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Daishin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Jigan-ji Temple, Yao – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Nenbutsu-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kyūhōjigobōkenshō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.