Honkō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Nagoya (160 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Honkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, about 160 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 | 本興寺 |
| Location | Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Morimoto Station – about 2.8 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 160 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 199 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 238 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.60053, 136.71703 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Morimoto Station, about 2.8 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 (本興寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hōjō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Hajikami Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Kaetsu border castle ruins – Historic site, about 5 km away
- Mount Utatsu – Mountain, about 5 km away
- Utatsuyama Temple Area – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.