Kentō Shrine: Day Trip from Nagoya (56 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kentō Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Toyokawa, Aichi Prefecture, about 56 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 犬頭神社 |
| Location | Toyokawa, Aichi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Mikawa-Ichinomiya Station – about 4.1 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 56 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 148 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 173 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.86556, 137.37556 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Mikawa-Ichinomiya Station, about 4.1 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 (犬頭神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Zaika-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Hassho Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Akatsukayama Park – Park, about 3 km away
- Toyokawa Naval Arsenal Peace Park – Park, about 3 km away
- Achiwa Castle – Castle, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.