Negoro-ji Temple: Day Trip from Osaka (49 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Negoro-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Iwade, Wakayama Prefecture, about 49 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 | 根来寺 |
| Location | Iwade, Wakayama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shimoisaka Station – about 3.5 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 49 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 88 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 174 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1130 |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan, Historic Site of Japan, Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Interest among English readers | about 300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.28715, 135.31665 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.negoroji.org/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shimoisaka Station, about 3.5 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 (根来寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Iwade Municipal Museum of Folk Materials – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Wakayama Prefecture Botanical Park Ryokka Center – Park, less than 1 km away
- Arata Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Kasuga Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Yamazaki Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.