Matsuo Shrine (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Tokyo
Matsuo Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Tōkamachi-shi, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Tokyo, about 191 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 松苧神社 |
| Location | Tōkamachi-shi, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yakushitoge Signal Base – about 3.0 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 191 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 232 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 271 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 37.14768, 138.64639 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yakushitoge Signal Base, about 3.0 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (松苧神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Matsudai Nohbutai – Museum, about 3 km away
- Matsudai Castle – Castle, about 4 km away
- Matsudai Family Ski Resort – Ski resort, about 4 km away
- Hachi & Seizo Tashima Museum of Picture Book Art – Museum, about 6 km away
- Echigo-Matsunoyama Museum of Natural Science “Kyororo” – Museum, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.