Kannon-ji Temple: Day Trip from Nagoya (55 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kannon-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Maihara, Shiga Prefecture, about 55 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 | 観音寺 |
| Location | Maihara, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ōmi-Nagaoka Station – about 4.7 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 55 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 69 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 108 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.38931, 136.33783 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ōmi-Nagaoka Station, about 4.7 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 (観音寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Yokoyama Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Kōsaka Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Shin Zenkō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Sōji-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Okataka Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.