Kichiden-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (24 km from Osaka Station)
Kichiden-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, about 24 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 | 吉田寺 |
| Location | Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hōryūji Station – about 1.3 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 24 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 42 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 123 km (straight line) |
| Established | 987 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.60494, 135.72564 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://kichidenji.com/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hōryūji Station, about 1.3 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 (吉田寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tatsuta Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Mount Mimuro – Mountain, about 1 km away
- Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Hōryū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Ikaruga Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.