Taima-dera Temple: Location & Nearest Station (28 km from Osaka Station)
Taima-dera Temple is a Buddhist temple in Katsuragi, Nara Prefecture, about 28 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 當麻寺 |
| Location | Katsuragi, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Taimadera Station – about 1.0 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 28 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 53 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 131 km (straight line) |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.51608, 135.69464 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.taimadera.org/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Taimadera Station, about 1.0 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 (當麻寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Taimayamaguchi Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Katsuragi City Sumo Museum “Kehayaza” – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Sekko-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Nagao Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Katsuraki Shitori ni Imasu Ame no Ha Ikazuchi no Mikoto Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.