Kannon-ji Temple: Day Trip from Osaka (43 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kannon-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, about 43 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 | 観音寺 |
| Location | Sakurai, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yamato-Asakura Station – about 4.2 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 43 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 57 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 119 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.47919, 135.87958 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yamato-Asakura Station, about 4.2 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (観音寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Togakushi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Tanzan Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Ōbara-dera temple ruins – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Shōrin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Oshisaka Nimai Sukune Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.