Mount Iwahara: Location & Nearest Station (21 km from Osaka Station)
Mount Iwahara is a mountain in Hyōgo Prefecture, about 21 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.

| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 岩原山 |
| Location | Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nishinomiyanajio Station – about 3.1 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 21 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 47 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 150 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 573 m |
| Coordinates | 34.80000, 135.30000 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nishinomiyanajio Station, about 3.1 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 (岩原山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Iwakura – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Enpei-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Jūrin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Ryōtokumitsu-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Emba Museum of Chinese Modern Art – Museum, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.