Murō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Osaka (53 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Murō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Uda, Nara Prefecture, about 53 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 | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 室生寺 |
| Location | Uda, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Murōguchi-Ōno Station – about 3.9 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 53 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 56 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 104 km (straight line) |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.53789, 136.04062 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.murouji.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Murōguchi-Ōno Station, about 3.9 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (室生寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ōno-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Butsuryū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Akame 48 Waterfalls – Waterfall, about 5 km away
- Kaichō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
- Mount Nukai – Mountain, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.