Shinmei Shrine: Day Trip from Nagoya (56 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Minamichita, Aichi Prefecture, about 56 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 | 神明神社 |
| Location | Minamichita, Aichi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kōwa Station – about 14.1 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 56 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 119 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 138 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.67722, 137.00594 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kōwa Station, about 14.1 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 (神明神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shōhō-ji – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Hachiōji-sha – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Shōju-ji – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- shinojima island – Island, less than 1 km away
- Itoku-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.