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Sōraku-en: Location & Nearest Station (29 km from Osaka Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Sōraku-en is a park in Naka-Yamate-dōri, Hyōgo Prefecture, about 29 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.

Sōraku-en
Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
TypePark
Name in Japanese相楽園
LocationNaka-Yamate-dōri, Hyōgo Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Kenchōmae Station – about 0.3 km
From Osaka Stationabout 29 km (straight line)
From Kyoto Stationabout 62 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 164 km (straight line)
Established1911
DesignationsRegistered Monument of Japan
Coordinates34.69250, 135.18200
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttp://www.sorakuen.com/
Background readingWikipedia (English)

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