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Kashima Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (26 km from Osaka Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Kashima Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kashiba, Nara Prefecture, about 26 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.

TypeShinto shrine
Name in Japanese鹿島神社
LocationKashiba, Nara Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Kintetsu Shimoda Station – about 0.1 km
From Osaka Stationabout 26 km (straight line)
From Kyoto Stationabout 50 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 128 km (straight line)
Coordinates34.54267, 135.70408
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