Yamato-no-kuni Kashima Katori Hongū: Location & Nearest Station (23 km from Osaka Station)
Yamato-no-kuni Kashima Katori Hongū is a Shinto shrine in Nakamachi, Nara Prefecture, about 23 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 大和国鹿島香取本宮 |
| Location | Nakamachi, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Gakuen-mae Station – about 2.1 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 23 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 34 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 117 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.67839, 135.74781 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://kashima-katori.com/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Gakuen-mae Station, about 2.1 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 (大和国鹿島香取本宮) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ryōsen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Sō no Miagata Niimasu Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Nakano Museum of Art – Museum, about 2 km away
- Ayameike Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Museum Yamato Bunkakan – Museum, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.