Kōnin-ji Temple: Day Trip from Osaka (34 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kōnin-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Nara, Nara Prefecture, about 34 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 | 弘仁寺 |
| Location | Nara, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ichinomoto Station – about 2.6 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 34 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 41 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 111 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.62894, 135.85336 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.kouninji.org/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ichinomoto Station, about 2.6 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 (弘仁寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Jifuku-ji – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Enshō-ji – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Wanishita Shrine (Ichinomoto) – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Shihon-ji – Historic site, about 2 km away
- Shimada Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.