Gokuraku-ji Temple (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Gokuraku-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 199 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 極楽寺 |
| Location | Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kita-Nagaoka Station – about 1.1 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 199 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 214 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 310 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 37.46236, 138.85158 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kita-Nagaoka Station, about 1.1 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 (極楽寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kinpu Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Anzen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Nakajima Water Purification Plant – Park, less than 1 km away
- Eiryō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Nagaoka War Damage Exhibit Hall – Museum, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.