Kawai Shrine (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Tokyo
Kawai Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Echigo Province, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Tokyo, about 195 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 川合神社 |
| Location | Echigo Province, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Echigo-Kawaguchi Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 195 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 209 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 293 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 37.27298, 138.85719 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Echigo-Kawaguchi Station, about 0.4 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 (川合神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Yamamoto – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Yamamoto Reservoir – Lake, about 5 km away
- Isurugi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Koshi Kogen Ski Resort – Ski resort, about 6 km away
- Mount Funaoka – Mountain, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.