Hōsen-ji Temple: Day Trip from Nagoya (60 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hōsen-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Shirakawa, Gifu Prefecture, about 60 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 | 豊川寺 |
| Location | Shirakawa, Gifu Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shirakawaguchi Station – about 10.2 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 60 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 155 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 191 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1905 |
| Coordinates | 35.59194, 137.29694 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shirakawaguchi Station, about 10.2 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 (豊川寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sakurada Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Kanda Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
- Ōyama Hakusan Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 7 km away
- Category:Mount Kengyo – Mountain, about 8 km away
- Kasagi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.