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Tōnan-in: Day Trip from Osaka (32 km) – Location & Nearest Station

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Tōnan-in is a Buddhist temple in Nara, Nara Prefecture, about 32 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.

TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese東南院
LocationNara, Nara Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Kintetsu Nara Station – about 1.2 km
From Osaka Stationabout 32 km (straight line)
From Kyoto Stationabout 34 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 109 km (straight line)
DesignationsHistoric Site of Japan
Coordinates34.68628, 135.84083
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