Sakurai Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (24 km from Osaka Station)
Sakurai Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Minami-ku, 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.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 桜井神社 |
| Location | Minami-ku, Osaka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Izumigaoka Station – about 1.4 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 24 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 60 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 147 km (straight line) |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.48511, 135.50627 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://sakurai-jinja.org/wp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Izumigaoka Station, about 1.4 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 (桜井神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ōhasu Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Kotani Castle Regional Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Children's Museum Big Bang – Museum, about 1 km away
- Takakuraji Hoshaku-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Kōzen Park – Park, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.