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Nara Palace Site Historical Park: Location & Nearest Station (27 km from Osaka Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Nara Palace Site Historical Park is a park in Nara, Nara Prefecture, about 27 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.

Nara Palace Site Historical Park
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TypePark
Name in Japanese平城宮跡歴史公園
LocationNara, Nara Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Yamato-Saidaiji Station – about 1.1 km
From Osaka Stationabout 27 km (straight line)
From Kyoto Stationabout 33 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 113 km (straight line)
Established2008
Coordinates34.69067, 135.79429
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttps://www.heijo-park.jp

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