Mount Ryūjin: Day Trip from Osaka (72 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Ryūjin is a mountain in Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture, about 72 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 | 龍神岳 |
| Location | Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kōyasan Station – about 18.8 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 72 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 104 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 172 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 1,382 m |
| Coordinates | 34.05875, 135.57431 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kōyasan Station, about 18.8 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 (龍神岳) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Mimitori – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Mount Gomadan – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Roadside station Tanabe Ryujin Gomasan sky tower – Tower, less than 1 km away
- Nikkō Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Mount Obako – Mountain, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.