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Honkō-ji Temple (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Honkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Sado, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 221 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese本光寺
LocationSado, Niigata Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Echigo-Akatsuka Station – about 50.0 km
From Sendai Stationabout 221 km (straight line)
From Tokyo Stationabout 284 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 340 km (straight line)
Coordinates37.98311, 138.37942
MapOpen in Google Maps

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