Saihō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Nagoya (34 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Saihō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Hamadera-machi, Aichi Prefecture, about 34 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 | 西方寺 |
| Location | Hamadera-machi, Aichi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hekinan Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 34 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 112 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 137 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1203 |
| Coordinates | 34.87347, 136.98078 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.japan-net.ne.jp/~kiyozawa/manshi/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hekinan Station, about 0.5 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 (西方寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hekinan City Tatsukichi Fujii Museum of Contemporary Art – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Oohama Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kaitoku-ji Temple (Hekinan) – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Rinsen-ji Temple (Hekinan) – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Hekinan City Rinkai Park – Park, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.