Shin-Yakushi-ji Temple: Day Trip from Osaka (32 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shin-Yakushi-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Takabatakechō, Nara Prefecture, about 32 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 | 新薬師寺 |
| Location | Takabatakechō, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kyōbate Station – about 1.7 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 32 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 35 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 109 km (straight line) |
| Established | 747 |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.67588, 135.84617 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.shinyakushiji.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kyōbate Station, about 1.7 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 (新薬師寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Himegamisha Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Nanto Kagami Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum of Photography Nara City – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Fukū-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kakuya-dera Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.