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Narukawa Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (18 km from Osaka Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Narukawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Heguri, Nara Prefecture, about 18 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.

TypeShinto shrine
Name in Japanese鳴川神社
LocationHeguri, Nara Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Motosanjōguchi Station – about 2.4 km
From Osaka Stationabout 18 km (straight line)
From Kyoto Stationabout 37 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 123 km (straight line)
Coordinates34.65589, 135.68233
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