Ganshō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Nagoya (116 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Ganshō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture, about 116 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 | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 岩井寺 |
| Location | Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kakegawa Station – about 4.0 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 116 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 189 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 210 km (straight line) |
| Established | 741 |
| Coordinates | 34.73810, 138.03678 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kakegawa Station, about 4.0 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 (岩井寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sarutahiko Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Hinatano Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Ninomiya Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Ogasa Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Mitsuiyama Fort – Castle, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.