Senkō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (18 km from Osaka Station)
Senkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Heguri, Nara Prefecture, about 18 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 | 千光寺 |
| Location | Heguri, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Motosanjōguchi Station – about 2.4 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 18 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 37 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 123 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.65589, 135.68233 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Motosanjōguchi Station, about 2.4 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (千光寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Narukawa Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Ikomayamaguchi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Hōdō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Enpuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Hara Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.