Ryūōzan Castle: Day Trip from Osaka (38 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Ryūōzan Castle is a castle in Tenri, Nara Prefecture, about 38 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 | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 龍王山城 |
| Location | Tenri, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yanagimoto Station – about 3.3 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 38 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 48 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 114 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.56147, 135.87439 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yanagimoto Station, about 3.3 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (龍王山城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Chōgaku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Anashi-Nimasu Hyōzu Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Izanagi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Tenri City Kurozuka Kofun Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
- Juuni Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.