Kota Shrine (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Tokyo
Kota Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Echigo Province, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Tokyo, about 215 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 居多神社 |
| Location | Echigo Province, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Naoetsu Station – about 1.8 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 215 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 252 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 264 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 37.16646, 138.22334 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
We are working to carry Japanese craft and everyday culture beyond Japan, by building Japan Towns with local partners. Read the plan, or tell us if it resonates.
Read the Japan Town plan →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Naoetsu Station, about 1.8 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 (居多神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Gochi Kokubun-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Hongan-ji Kokufu Betsu-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Hama Zenkō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Uesugi Castle – Castle, about 1 km away
- Joetsu Aquarium – Park, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.