Yata-dera Temple: Location & Nearest Station (23 km from Osaka Station)
Yata-dera Temple is a Buddhist temple in Yamatokōriyama, 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 | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 矢田寺 |
| Location | Yamatokōriyama, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Higashiyama Station – about 2.6 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 23 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 37 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 119 km (straight line) |
| Established | 676 |
| Coordinates | 34.64944, 135.73667 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.yatadera.or.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Higashiyama Station, about 2.6 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 (矢田寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tōmyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Yata ni Imasu Kushitamahiko Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Nara Prefectural Museum of Folklore – Museum, about 2 km away
- Mount Matsuo – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Matsuo-dera Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.