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Ryōsen-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (23 km from Osaka Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Ryōsen-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Nakamachi, Nara Prefecture, about 23 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.

Ryōsen-ji Temple
Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese霊山寺
LocationNakamachi, Nara Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Tomio Station – about 2.4 km
From Osaka Stationabout 23 km (straight line)
From Kyoto Stationabout 35 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 118 km (straight line)
Established736
DesignationsNational Treasure of Japan
Coordinates34.67345, 135.74240
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttp://www.ryosenji.jp/
Background readingWikipedia (English)

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