Wakō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (3 km from Osaka Station)
Wakō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kitahorie, Osaka Prefecture, about 3 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 | 和光寺 |
| Location | Kitahorie, Osaka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nishi-Nagahori Station – about 0.2 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 3 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 43 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 138 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1698 |
| Coordinates | 34.67407, 135.48900 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nishi-Nagahori Station, about 0.2 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 (和光寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tosa Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Samuhara Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Mitsugū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Ibarasumiyoshi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Namba Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.