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Ruriko-ji Temple, Kashiwara: Location & Nearest Station (17 km from Osaka Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Ruriko-ji Temple, Kashiwara is a Buddhist temple in Kashiwara, Osaka Prefecture, about 17 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.

Ruriko-ji Temple, Kashiwara
Photo: Kansai explorer, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese瑠璃光寺
LocationKashiwara, Osaka Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Hōzenji Station – about 0.9 km
From Osaka Stationabout 17 km (straight line)
From Kyoto Stationabout 44 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 130 km (straight line)
Coordinates34.59944, 135.63500
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