Asahara Shrine (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Tokyo
Asahara Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Ojiya, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Tokyo, about 208 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 浅原神社 |
| Location | Ojiya, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Echigo-Iwatsuka Station – about 2.5 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 208 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 210 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 298 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 37.36968, 138.77452 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Echigo-Iwatsuka Station, about 2.5 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 (浅原神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hotokusan Inari Taisha Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Momijien – Garden, about 3 km away
- Ime Shrine & Hachimangu – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
- Echigo Hillside Park – Park, about 6 km away
- Ojiya Nishikigoi no Sato – Park, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.