Kōgen-ji Temple: Day Trip from Osaka (38 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kōgen-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, about 38 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 | 向原寺 |
| Location | Asuka, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kashiharajingū-mae Station – about 1.7 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 38 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 56 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 124 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.48215, 135.81251 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kashiharajingū-mae Station, about 1.7 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 (向原寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Amakashi-ni-imasu Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Asuka-dera Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Daikandai-ji – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Asuka-ni-imasu Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture – Museum, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.