Kinko-ji Temple: Day Trip from Osaka (42 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kinko-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Nishi-ku, Hyōgo Prefecture, about 42 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 | 近江寺 |
| Location | Nishi-ku, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Oshibedani Station – about 1.4 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 42 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 71 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 174 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.74469, 135.04246 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Oshibedani Station, about 1.4 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 (近江寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kobecity Agricultural Park – Park, about 1 km away
- Shōkai-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Ryūge-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Sumiyoshi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Okko San – Mountain, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.