Tenpōrin-ji Temple: Day Trip from Osaka (43 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Tenpōrin-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Gojō, Nara Prefecture, about 43 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 | 転法輪寺 |
| Location | Gojō, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yamato-Futami Station – about 1.0 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 43 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 72 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 144 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.34067, 135.67533 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.inukai.info/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yamato-Futami 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 (転法輪寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Goryō Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Kōmidō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Sakurai-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Nyoi-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Kongō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.