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

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Daigan-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Sado, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 224 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese大願寺
LocationSado, Niigata Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Echigo-Akatsuka Station – about 52.2 km
From Sendai Stationabout 224 km (straight line)
From Tokyo Stationabout 285 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 339 km (straight line)
Established1349
Coordinates37.98008, 138.35119
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttp://sadodaiganji.com/

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