Hoko-ji Temple (Shippo-cho Katsura, Ama): Location & Nearest Station (7 km from Nagoya Station)
Hoko-ji Temple (Shippo-cho Katsura, Ama) is a Buddhist temple in Ama, Aichi Prefecture, about 7 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 | 法光寺 |
| Location | Ama, Aichi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shippō Station – about 3.0 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 7 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 97 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 130 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.16889, 136.80106 |
| 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 Shippō Station, about 3.0 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 (法光寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Enjō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Shippō Art Village – Museum, about 2 km away
- Akaboshi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Myogen-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Zuien-Ji – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.