Mount Iwakura: Location & Nearest Station (20 km from Osaka Station)
Mount Iwakura is a mountain in Hyōgo Prefecture, about 20 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 | 岩倉山 |
| Location | Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Namaze Station – about 2.3 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 20 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 45 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 148 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 488 m |
| Coordinates | 34.80000, 135.31667 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Namaze Station, about 2.3 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 (岩倉山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Enpei-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Mount Iwahara – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Ryōtokumitsu-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Jōkyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Namaze Kōtai Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.