Kinpu Shrine: Day Trip from Osaka (53 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kinpu Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Yamato Province, Nara Prefecture, about 53 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 金峯神社 |
| Location | Yamato Province, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yoshinoyama Station – about 4.1 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 53 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 72 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 130 km (straight line) |
| Designations | part of UNESCO World Heritage Site |
| Coordinates | 34.34260, 135.88180 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yoshinoyama Station, about 4.1 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 (金峯神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Aonegamine – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Mount Yoshino – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Yoshino Mikumari Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Mount Hyakkai – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Hōkaku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.