Zutō: Day Trip from Osaka (31 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Zutō is a tower in Takabatakechō, Nara Prefecture, about 31 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 | Tower |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 頭塔 |
| Location | Takabatakechō, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kyōbate Station – about 1.2 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 31 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 35 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 110 km (straight line) |
| Established | 767 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan, Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.67719, 135.83883 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.pref.nara.jp/6709.htm |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kyōbate Station, about 1.2 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 (頭塔) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Yoroi Jizō-dō – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Tenjin-sha – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Akai-ana – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Fukuchi-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Yūga Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.