Saidai-ji Temple: Day Trip from Osaka (133 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Saidai-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Higashi-ku, Okayama Prefecture, about 133 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 | 西大寺 |
| Location | Higashi-ku, Okayama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Saidaiji Station – about 0.9 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 133 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 146 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 161 km (straight line) |
| Established | 751 |
| Coordinates | 34.65364, 134.03803 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.saidaiji.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Saidaiji Station, about 0.9 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 (西大寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kubo Hachimangū – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Yokei-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Toyohara Kitajima Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Muryoju-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Mount Keshigo – Mountain, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.