Mount Miwa: Day Trip from Osaka (39 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Miwa is a mountain in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, about 39 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 | 三輪山 |
| Location | Sakurai, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Miwa Station – about 1.9 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 39 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 51 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 117 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 467 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 400 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.53500, 135.86667 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Miwa Station, about 1.9 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (三輪山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Genpi-an Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Anashi-Nimasu Hyōzu Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Ōmiwa Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Kuebiko Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Byōdō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.