Mount Dainichi: Day Trip from Nagoya (116 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Dainichi is a mountain in Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, about 116 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 | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 大日山 |
| Location | Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hossaka Station – about 10.2 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 116 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 147 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 186 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 1,368 m |
| Coordinates | 36.16194, 136.49306 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hossaka Station, about 10.2 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 (大日山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Haku – Mountain, about 7 km away
- Katsuyama Dinosaur Forest Park – Park, about 9 km away
- Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum – Museum, about 9 km away
- Mount Takekurabe – Mountain, about 10 km away
- Mount Jōhōji – Mountain, about 10 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.