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Kikō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (26 km from Osaka Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Kikō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Nara, 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.

Kikō-ji Temple
Photo: Degueulasse, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese喜光寺
LocationNara, Nara Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Amagatsuji Station – about 0.6 km
From Osaka Stationabout 26 km (straight line)
From Kyoto Stationabout 34 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 114 km (straight line)
Established722
DesignationsImportant Cultural Property of Japan
Coordinates34.68472, 135.77778
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttps://kikouji.com/
Background readingWikipedia (English)

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