Bandokoro Falls: Day Trip from Nagoya (127 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Bandokoro Falls is a waterfall in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, about 127 km in a straight line from Nagoya Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Nagoya for most travellers, depending on train connections.

| Type | Waterfall |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 番所大滝 |
| Location | Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shin-Shimashima Station – about 16.2 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 127 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 196 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 214 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.12841, 137.65752 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
We are working to carry Japanese craft and everyday culture beyond Japan, by building Japan Towns with local partners. Read the plan, or tell us if it resonates.
Read the Japan Town plan →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shin-Shimashima Station, about 16.2 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (番所大滝) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Igaya Ski Resort – Ski resort, about 1 km away
- Norikura Kōgen Onsen – Hot spring, about 3 km away
- Shirahone Onsen – Hot spring, about 4 km away
- Zengorō Falls – Waterfall, about 4 km away
- Mt. Norikura Snow Resort – Ski resort, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.