Dainichi-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (27 km from Nagoya Station)
Dainichi-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, about 27 km in a straight line from Nagoya Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Nagoya.

| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 大日寺 |
| Location | Gifu, Gifu Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ginan Station – about 0.9 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 27 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 101 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 138 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1830 |
| Coordinates | 35.38944, 136.75906 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ginan Station, about 0.9 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 (大日寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hinamori Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kawate Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Yatsurugi Shrine (Ginan) – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Kanō Hachiman Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Akanabe Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.