Minamihokke-ji Temple: Day Trip from Osaka (42 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Minamihokke-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Takatori, Nara Prefecture, about 42 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 | 南法華寺 |
| Location | Takatori, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tsubosakayama Station – about 2.9 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 42 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 62 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 128 km (straight line) |
| Established | 703 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.42642, 135.80986 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.tsubosaka1300.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Tsubosakayama Station, about 2.9 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 (南法華寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kojima-dera Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Seson-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Hinokuma-dera – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Omiashi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Kushitamanomikoto Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.