Shitennō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (6 km from Osaka Station)
Shitennō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Shitennōji, Osaka Prefecture, about 6 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 | 四天王寺 |
| Location | Shitennōji, Osaka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shitennōji-mae Yūhigaoka Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 6 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 43 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 137 km (straight line) |
| Established | 593 |
| Interest among English readers | about 2,500 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.65390, 135.51645 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.shitennoji.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shitennōji-mae Yūhigaoka Station, about 0.6 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 (四天王寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shitennō-ji Honbō Garden – Garden, less than 1 km away
- Chikurin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Juhō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kubo Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Gojyonomiya – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.