Matsuo-dera Temple: Location & Nearest Station (23 km from Osaka Station)
Matsuo-dera Temple is a Buddhist temple in Yamatokōriyama, Nara Prefecture, about 23 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 松尾寺 |
| Location | Yamatokōriyama, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Heguri Station – about 2.2 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 23 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 39 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 121 km (straight line) |
| Established | 718 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.63364, 135.72810 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://matsuodera.com/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Heguri Station, about 2.2 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 (松尾寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Matsuo – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Yasaka Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Funayama Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Hōrin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Kasuga Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.