Yakushi-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (27 km from Osaka Station)
Yakushi-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Nara, Nara Prefecture, about 27 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 | 薬師寺 |
| Location | Nara, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nishinokyō Station – about 0.2 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 27 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 35 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 115 km (straight line) |
| Established | 680 |
| Designations | part of UNESCO World Heritage Site, National Treasure of Japan, Historic Site of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 1,000 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.66836, 135.78431 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.yakushiji.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nishinokyō 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (薬師寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kai Tenmangu – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Sainami Tenjinsha – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Tōshōdai-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Mizukagami Tenjinsha – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kotai Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.