Shōmyō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Osaka (74 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shōmyō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture, about 74 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 | 正明寺 |
| Location | Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kyōguchi Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 74 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 98 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 202 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.83714, 134.70122 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kyōguchi Station, about 0.5 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 (正明寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Enkō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Himeji City Museum of Art – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Itatehyōzu Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Himeji Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.