Kongō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Osaka (44 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kongō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Gojō, Nara Prefecture, about 44 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 | 金剛寺 |
| Location | Gojō, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Gojō Station – about 1.1 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 44 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 71 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 142 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1173 |
| Coordinates | 34.34572, 135.70192 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.e-kongouji.com/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Gojō 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 (金剛寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Nyoi-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kōmidō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Sakurai-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Uchi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Anjō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.