Myōkyō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Nagoya (39 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Myōkyō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Yaotsu, Gifu Prefecture, about 39 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 | 明鏡寺 |
| Location | Yaotsu, Gifu Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Mitakeguchi Station – about 3.7 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 39 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 135 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 171 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1353 |
| Coordinates | 35.46497, 137.12564 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Mitakeguchi Station, about 3.7 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 (明鏡寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tōkō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Ōfune Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Sengoku Yamajiro Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
- Gukei-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Kajō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.