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Saihō-in Temple: Location & Nearest Station (24 km from Osaka Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Saihō-in Temple is a Buddhist temple in Taishi, Osaka Prefecture, about 24 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.

Saihō-in Temple
Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese西方院
LocationTaishi, Osaka Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Kaminotaishi Station – about 1.7 km
From Osaka Stationabout 24 km (straight line)
From Kyoto Stationabout 53 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 135 km (straight line)
Coordinates34.51730, 135.63868
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttp://www.saihoin.com/

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