Hōjōzu-gata (Toyama): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Nagoya
Hōjōzu-gata is a lake in Toyama Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Nagoya, about 179 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 放生津潟 |
| Location | Toyama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Higashi Shinminato Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 179 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 233 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 268 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.77222, 137.10000 |
| 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 Higashi Shinminato Station, about 0.6 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 (放生津潟) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hōjōzu Castle – Castle, about 1 km away
- Hōjōzu Hachimangū – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Kōke-ji – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Imizu City Shinminato Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
- Takaoka City Fushiki Meteorological Museum – Museum, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.