Yuge-dera ato: Location & Nearest Station (16 km from Osaka Station)
Yuge-dera ato is a Buddhist temple in Yao, Osaka Prefecture, about 16 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 | 由義寺跡 |
| Location | Yao, Osaka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shiki Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 16 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 44 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 131 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.60255, 135.61889 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shiki Station, about 0.4 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 (由義寺跡) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Yuge Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Tsuboi-dera Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Mitsurugi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Tokoyokihime Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Ruriko-ji Temple, Kashiwara – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.