Kiyomizu-dera Temple: Day Trip from Osaka (48 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a Buddhist temple in Katō-shi, Hyōgo Prefecture, about 48 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 | 清水寺 |
| Location | Katō-shi, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Aimoto Station – about 6.7 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 48 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 62 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 165 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.97249, 135.08182 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Aimoto Station, about 6.7 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 (清水寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sumiyoshi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Saihō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- The Royal Grand Hall of Buddhism – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Konda Yakushi Onsen – Hot spring, about 4 km away
- Tachikui Sue no Sato – Museum, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.