Mount Nijō: Location & Nearest Station (26 km from Osaka Station)
Mount Nijō is a mountain in Nara Prefecture, Osaka Prefecture, about 26 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 | 二上山 |
| Location | Nara Prefecture, Osaka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nijojinjaguchi Station – about 1.8 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 26 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 52 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 131 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 425 m |
| Coordinates | 34.52389, 135.67667 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nijojinjaguchi Station, about 1.8 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 (二上山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Katsuragi Futakami Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Iwaya (Taishi) – Historic site, less than 1 km away
- Taimayamaguchi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Katsuraki Shitori ni Imasu Ame no Ha Ikazuchi no Mikoto Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Sekko-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.