Kawara-dera: Day Trip from Osaka (39 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kawara-dera is a Buddhist temple in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, about 39 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 | 川原寺 |
| Location | Asuka, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Asuka Station – about 1.9 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 39 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 57 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 124 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.47222, 135.81722 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Asuka Station, about 1.9 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 (川原寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Gufuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Tachibana-dera Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Inukai Man'yō Memorial Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Asuka-dera Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.