Mount Shaka: Day Trip from Osaka (75 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Shaka is a mountain in Shimokitayama, Nara Prefecture, about 75 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 | 釈迦ヶ岳 |
| Location | Shimokitayama, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Owase Station – about 26.8 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 75 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 98 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 148 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 1,800 m |
| Coordinates | 34.11417, 135.90306 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Owase Station, about 26.8 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 (釈迦ヶ岳) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Fudō-nanae Falls – Waterfall, about 5 km away
- Mount Hakkyō – Mountain, about 7 km away
- Sasa Falls – Waterfall, about 7 km away
- Mount Misen – Mountain, about 7 km away
- Kamikitayama Onsen – Hot spring, about 9 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.