Jion-ji Temple: Day Trip from Nagoya (65 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Jion-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Gujō-shi, Gifu Prefecture, about 65 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 | 慈恩寺 |
| Location | Gujō-shi, Gifu Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Gujō-Hachiman Station – about 1.5 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 65 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 138 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 177 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1606 |
| Coordinates | 35.74811, 136.96156 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.jionzenji.com/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Gujō-Hachiman Station, about 1.5 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (慈恩寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hiyoshi Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Saitō Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kokoro no Mori Museum Yūdōkan – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Atago Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kishitsurugi Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.