Sumiyoshi Shrine: Day Trip from Osaka (31 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Sumiyoshi Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Nara, Nara Prefecture, about 31 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 住吉神社 |
| Location | Nara, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kintetsu Nara Station – about 0.7 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 31 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 35 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 110 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.67889, 135.83064 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kintetsu Nara Station, about 0.7 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 (住吉神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sarutahiko Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Gangō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Nara City Historical Materials Preservation House – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kōshin-dō Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Naramachi Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.