Mount Kongō: Day Trip from Osaka (35 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Kongō is a mountain in Gose, Nara Prefecture, about 35 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 | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 金剛山 |
| Location | Gose, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Katsuragisanjo Station – about 4.5 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 35 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 63 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 138 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 1,125 m |
| Coordinates | 34.42028, 135.67167 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Katsuragisanjo Station, about 4.5 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 (金剛山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tenpōrin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Chihaya Castle – Castle, about 2 km away
- Chihaya Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Takamahiko Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Mount Naka Katsuragi – Mountain, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.