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Sōji-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (16 km from Osaka Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Sōji-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ibaraki, Osaka Prefecture, about 16 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.

Sōji-ji Temple
Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese総持寺
LocationIbaraki, Osaka Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)JR-Sōjiji Station – about 0.3 km
From Osaka Stationabout 16 km (straight line)
From Kyoto Stationabout 24 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 124 km (straight line)
Established890
Coordinates34.82910, 135.58157
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttp://sojiji.or.jp/
Background readingWikipedia (English)

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