Mount Shigi: Location & Nearest Station (19 km from Osaka Station)
Mount Shigi is a mountain in Heguri, Nara Prefecture, about 19 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 | 信貴山 |
| Location | Heguri, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Takayasuyama Station – about 1.3 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 19 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 42 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 127 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 437 m |
| Coordinates | 34.61280, 135.66823 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.shigisan.org/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Takayasuyama Station, about 1.3 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (信貴山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shigisan Gyokuzō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Jōfuku-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Chōgosonshi-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Senju-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Igami Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.