Shōrin-ji Temple: Day Trip from Osaka (40 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shōrin-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, about 40 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 | 聖林寺 |
| Location | Sakurai, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Sakurai Station – about 2.4 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 40 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 56 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 121 km (straight line) |
| Established | 712 |
| Coordinates | 34.49169, 135.85183 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.shorinji-temple.jp/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Sakurai Station, about 2.4 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 (聖林寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Abe-dera – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Abe Monju-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Tomi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Togakushi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Yamada-dera – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.