Onbashira: Day Trip from Nagoya (149 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Onbashira is a Shinto shrine in Nagano Prefecture, about 149 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 御柱祭 |
| Location | Nagano Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shimo-Suwa Station – about 0.7 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 149 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 157 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 243 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 800 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 36.07528, 138.09139 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.onbashira.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shimo-Suwa Station, about 0.7 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (御柱祭) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Suwa taisha – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Shimosuwa Onsen – Hot spring, less than 1 km away
- Jiun-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Harmo Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Lake Suwa Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.