Kii Kokubun-ji Temple: Day Trip from Osaka (50 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kii Kokubun-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kinokawa, Wakayama Prefecture, about 50 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 | 紀伊国分寺 |
| Location | Kinokawa, Wakayama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shimoisaka Station – about 0.7 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 50 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 88 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 173 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.26878, 135.33917 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shimoisaka Station, about 0.7 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 (紀伊国分寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Wakayama Prefecture Botanical Park Ryokka Center – Park, about 2 km away
- Kasuga Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Iwade Municipal Museum of Folk Materials – Museum, about 3 km away
- Arata Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Negoro-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.