Meta Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (28 km from Osaka Station)
Meta Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Yamatokōriyama, Nara Prefecture, about 28 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.

| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 賣太神社 |
| Location | Yamatokōriyama, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kōriyama Station – about 1.1 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 28 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 39 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 115 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.63929, 135.79645 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kōriyama 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (賣太神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Genkurō Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Kooriyama Hachiman Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Yanagisawa Bunko Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Eikei-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Shizuri Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.