Matsuo-ji Temple: Day Trip from Nagoya (159 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Matsuo-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture, about 159 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 | 松尾寺 |
| Location | Azumino, Nagano Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Azumi-Oiwake Station – about 4.0 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 159 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 191 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 242 km (straight line) |
| Established | 651 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 36.37189, 137.82833 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://matsuoji.jp/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Azumi-Oiwake Station, about 4.0 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (松尾寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hotaka Local Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Morinoouchi Picture Book Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Ariakeyama Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Shōfuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Koiwatake Castle – Castle, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.