Kokawa-dera Temple: Day Trip from Osaka (48 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kokawa-dera Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kinokawa, Wakayama 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 | 粉河寺 |
| Location | Kinokawa, Wakayama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kokawa Station – about 1.1 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 48 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 85 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 167 km (straight line) |
| Established | 770 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan, Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Coordinates | 34.28096, 135.40591 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.kokawadera.org/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kokawa Station, about 1.1 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (粉河寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kokawa Ubusuna Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Jūzenritsu-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Nagata-kannon Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Kōmyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Seishu-no-sato – Park, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.