Honkō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (2 km from Nagoya Station)
Honkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kota, Aichi Prefecture, about 2 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 | 本光寺 |
| Location | Kota, Aichi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nagoyajō Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 2 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 106 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 139 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.18472, 136.89944 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nagoyajō 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 (本光寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Nagoya Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Meijō Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Aichi Gokoku Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Nagoya Tōshō-gū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Nagoya Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.