Honshō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Nagoya (35 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Honshō-ji Temple is a castle in Nodera-chō, Aichi Prefecture, about 35 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 | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 本證寺 |
| Location | Nodera-chō, Aichi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Minami-Sakurai Station – about 1.0 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 35 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 121 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 147 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1206 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.90020, 137.08524 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Minami-Sakurai Station, about 1.0 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 (本證寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Jiryō Haiji – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Anshō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Bodai-ji (Anjo) – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Kumaku Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Mount Yatsuomote – Mountain, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.