Yakuō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Osaka (140 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Yakuō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Minami, Tokushima Prefecture, about 140 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 | 薬王寺 |
| Location | Minami, Tokushima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hiwasa Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 140 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 179 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 203 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 33.73231, 134.52758 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hiwasa Station, about 0.5 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 (薬王寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hiwasa Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Hiwasa Hachiman Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Hiwasa Sea Turtle Museum "Caretta" – Museum, about 1 km away
- Senbagatake – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Mount Tamazushi – Mountain, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.