Kawaai Shrine (Nagano): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Nagoya
Kawaai Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Shinano Province, Nagano Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Nagoya, about 162 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 川会神社 |
| Location | Shinano Province, Nagano Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Azumi-Oiwake Station – about 1.1 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 162 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 187 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 246 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.38100, 137.87756 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Azumi-Oiwake Station, about 1.1 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 (川会神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- North Alps Viewing Museum of Art – Museum, about 2 km away
- Shoji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Uzume Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Takahashi Setsurō Art Museum of Azumino – Museum, about 3 km away
- Morinoouchi Picture Book Museum – Museum, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.