Amatsu Shrine (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Nagoya
Amatsu Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Echigo Province, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Nagoya, about 226 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 天津神社 |
| Location | Echigo Province, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Itoigawa Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 226 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 228 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 297 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 37.04014, 137.86425 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Itoigawa 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 (天津神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Fossa Magna Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Chōjagahara Archaeological Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Itoigawa Onsen – Hot spring, about 2 km away
- Matsuyama Castle – Castle, about 6 km away
- Fossa Magna Park – Park, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.