Myōō-in Temple: Day Trip from Osaka (55 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Myōō-in Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kōya-chō, Wakayama Prefecture, about 55 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 | 明王院 |
| Location | Kōya-chō, Wakayama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kōyasan Station – about 1.5 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 55 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 87 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 160 km (straight line) |
| Established | 816 |
| Coordinates | 34.21475, 135.58061 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.acala.jpn.org/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kōyasan Station, about 1.5 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 (明王院) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ryūkō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Gobōjakujō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Hōju-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Nan-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kongōbu-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.