Joko-ji Temple: Day Trip from Nagoya (142 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Joko-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture, about 142 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 | 常光寺 |
| Location | Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Midoriko Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 142 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 168 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 235 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.09117, 137.97681 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://jokoji.holy.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Midoriko Station, about 0.6 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 (常光寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Eifuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Arei Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Saifuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Shiojiri City Hiraide Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
- Shōrin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.