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Chōan-ji Temple (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Chōan-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Sado, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 212 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese長安寺
LocationSado, Niigata Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Uchino-Nishigaoka Station – about 45.8 km
From Sendai Stationabout 212 km (straight line)
From Tokyo Stationabout 287 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 349 km (straight line)
Established831
Coordinates38.04339, 138.46850
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