Gōshō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Nagoya (100 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Gōshō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, about 100 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 | 毫摂寺 |
| Location | Echizen, Fukui Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Echizen-Takefu Station – about 2.5 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 100 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 109 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 148 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.89206, 136.22665 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.goushouji.jp/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Echizen-Takefu Station, about 2.5 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (毫摂寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Takefu Higashi Sports Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Komaru Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Gotanjō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Echizen Washinosato Art Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
- Otaki Shrine and Okata Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.