Kakuan-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (28 km from Osaka Station)
Kakuan-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Yamatokōriyama, Nara Prefecture, about 28 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 | 額安寺 |
| Location | Yamatokōriyama, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hirahata Station – about 1.2 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 28 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 43 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 119 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.60081, 135.77217 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://kakuanji.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hirahata Station, about 1.2 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 (額安寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Gokuraku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Ando Town Historical Folklore Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Sugata Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Hirose Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Sugatahime Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.