Kitano temple ruins: Day Trip from Nagoya (31 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kitano temple ruins is a Buddhist temple in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, about 31 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 | 北野廃寺跡 |
| Location | Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kitano-Masuzuka Station – about 0.7 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 31 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 126 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 153 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.99053, 137.14008 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kitano-Masuzuka Station, about 0.7 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 (北野廃寺跡) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Nagase Hachimangū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Mitsubishi Auto Gallery – Museum, about 1 km away
- Ganshō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Daiju-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Mikawa Ida Castle – Castle, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.