Honkō-ji Temple (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Honkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Sado, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 224 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 本光寺 |
| Location | Sado, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Echigo-Akatsuka Station – about 54.2 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 224 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 289 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 342 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1310 |
| Coordinates | 38.01581, 138.34469 |
| 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 Echigo-Akatsuka Station, about 54.2 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
- Shōbō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Jissō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Myōshō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Myōkyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Sado Yahata Onsen – Hot spring, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.