Sado Kokubun-ji Temple (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Sado Kokubun-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Sado, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 222 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 佐渡国分寺 |
| Location | Sado, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Echigo-Akatsuka Station – about 50.2 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 222 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 283 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 338 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 37.96706, 138.36867 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Echigo-Akatsuka Station, about 50.2 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 (佐渡国分寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Seson-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Myōsen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Sawada Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Honkō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Daigan-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.