Yao, Osaka

Name: Yao
Address: Osaka, Japan

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Yao is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2022, the city had an estimated population of 263,436 in 126509 households and a population density of 6300 persons per km². The total area of the city is 41.72 square kilometres. The city is the birthplace of the Kawachi ondo style of folk singing. ()

Local name: 八尾市 Area: 16.1 mi²Coordinates: 34°37'35"N, 135°36'22"E

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Nearby attractions include: Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Dōmyō-ji, Chōgosonshi-ji, Yachū-ji.

3.2 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Osaka
81 min walk • Hanazono Rugby Stadium stands as a testament to Japan's growing passion for rugby, nestled within the vibrant city of Osaka. Opened in 1929, this iconic sports venue is revered as the oldest dedicated rugby stadium in the country and has been a hallowed ground for both...
4 miS
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Dōmyō-ji, Sangō
103 min walk • Dōmyō-ji is a Buddhist temple and nunnery in Fujiidera, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in the sixth century, and is affiliated with Shingon Buddhism.
3.8 miE
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Chōgosonshi-ji, Osaka
98 min walk • Chōgosonshi-ji is a Buddhist temple in Ikoma, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It was established in 587.
4.7 miS
Temple, Buddhist temple
Yachū-ji, Osaka
121 min walk • Yachū-ji is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Habikino, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, belonging to the Kōyasan Shingon-shū branch of Shingon Buddhism. Its main image is a statue of Yakushi Nyorai.
3.9 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Fujii-dera, Osaka
100 min walk • Fujii-dera is a Buddhist temple in Fujiidera, Osaka, Japan. The temple is associated with Shingon Buddhism and has as its main image a sculpture of the Thousand-armed Kannon. It is the fifth temple on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage.
3.1 miW
Temple
Dainenbutsu-ji, Osaka
80 min walk • Dainenbutsu-ji is a Buddhist temple in Hirano-ku, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 1127.
1.8 miE
Temple, Buddhist architecture, Buddhist temple
Kyōkō-ji, Osaka
46 min walk • Kyōkō-ji is a Buddhist temple in Yao, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 588. On May 19–20, 1562, it was the location of the Battle of Kyōkōji.
3.9 miNE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Hiraoka Shrine, Osaka
100 min walk • Hiraoka Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Higashiōsaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It is the Ichinomiya of former Kawachi Province. The shrine's main festival is held annually on 1 February.
2.9 miW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Senkō-ji, Osaka
75 min walk • Senkō-ji is a Buddhist temple in Hirano-ku, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
1.4 miSW
Temple, Buddhist temple
Taiseishōgun-ji, Osaka
35 min walk • Taiseishōgun-ji is a Buddhist temple in Yao, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 587 and is affiliated with Kōyasan Shingon-shū.
3.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Shigi, Osaka
93 min walk • Mount Shigi is a mountain located in Ikoma District, Nara, Japan.