Saishō-ji Temple (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Saishō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 203 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 西照寺 |
| Location | Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Oginojō Station – about 7.2 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 203 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 220 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 309 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1602 |
| Coordinates | 37.49119, 138.77972 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Oginojō Station, about 7.2 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 (西照寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Umataka Jōmon Museum – Museum, about 5 km away
- Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art – Museum, about 5 km away
- Tokushō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
- Niigata Prefectural Museum of History – Museum, about 6 km away
- Honganji Niigata Betsuin – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.