Sekko-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (27 km from Osaka Station)
Sekko-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Katsuragi, Nara Prefecture, about 27 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 石光寺 |
| Location | Katsuragi, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nijojinjaguchi Station – about 1.0 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 27 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 52 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 130 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.52328, 135.69508 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://sekkouji.or.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nijojinjaguchi Station, about 1.0 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 (石光寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Taimayamaguchi Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Taima-dera Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Katsuraki Shitori ni Imasu Ame no Ha Ikazuchi no Mikoto Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Katsuragi City Sumo Museum “Kehayaza” – Museum, about 1 km away
- Katsuragi Futakami Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.