Shōnen-ji Temple: Day Trip from Osaka (34 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shōnen-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Imaichō, Nara Prefecture, about 34 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 | 称念寺 |
| Location | Imaichō, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yagi-nishiguchi Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 34 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 53 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 124 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.50606, 135.78539 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.imaicyou-syounenji.com/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yagi-nishiguchi 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 (称念寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Takechino Miagata Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Iruka Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kokubun-ji Temple (Kashihara) – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kawamata Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Ame-Futotama-no-Mikoto Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.