Shinkō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Osaka (120 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shinkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Bizen, Okayama Prefecture, about 120 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 | 真光寺 |
| Location | Bizen, Okayama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nishi-Katakami Station – about 0.3 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 120 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 146 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 161 km (straight line) |
| Established | 739 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.74483, 134.18031 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nishi-Katakami Station, about 0.3 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 (真光寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Bizen City Museum of History – Museum, about 1 km away
- Bizen City Museum of Art – Museum, about 2 km away
- FAN Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Fukushō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Shizutani School History Museum – Museum, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.