Nagakusa-Tenjin-sha: Location & Nearest Station (17 km from Nagoya Station)
Nagakusa-Tenjin-sha is a Shinto shrine in Nagakusa-machi, Obu, Aichi Prefecture, about 17 km in a straight line from Nagoya Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Nagoya.

| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 長草天神社 |
| Location | Nagakusa-machi, Obu, Aichi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kyōwa Station – about 1.3 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 17 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 108 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 137 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1494 |
| Coordinates | 35.02907, 136.94288 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kyōwa Station, about 1.3 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 (長草天神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Entsu-ji – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Tokai City Heishū Memorial Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Okura Park – Park, about 3 km away
- Yoshikawa Castle – Castle, about 3 km away
- Kagome Memorial Hall – Museum, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.