Uchi River Rock Carvings: Day Trip from Osaka (43 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Uchi River Rock Carvings is a historic site 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 | Historic site |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 宇智川磨崖碑 |
| Location | Gojō, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Gojō Station – about 1.2 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 43 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 70 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 140 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.35722, 135.71139 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Gojō Station, about 1.2 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 (宇智川磨崖碑) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Anjō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Uchi Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Eisan-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Sakurai-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Kongō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.