Rinzai-ji Temple: Day Trip from Nagoya (137 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Rinzai-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Aoi-ku, Shizuoka Prefecture, about 137 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 | 臨済寺 |
| Location | Aoi-ku, Shizuoka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shin-Shizuoka Station – about 2.2 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 137 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 148 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 238 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1536 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan, Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Coordinates | 34.99297, 138.37581 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.surugawan.net/guide/866.html |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shin-Shizuoka Station, about 2.2 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (臨済寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shizuhatayama Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Mount Shizuhata – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Johoku Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Shizuoka Sengen Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Suruga Kokubun-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.