Shirahige Shrine (Nagano): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Tokyo
Shirahige Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Nagano, Nagano Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Tokyo, about 194 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 白髯神社 |
| Location | Nagano, Nagano Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shinano-Moriue Station – about 11.5 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 194 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 195 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 275 km (straight line) |
| Established | 685 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 36.67225, 137.99144 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shinano-Moriue Station, about 11.5 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (白髯神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kinasa Folk Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Kamo Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Kōzan-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Ogawa Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
- Togakushi Museum of Natural History – Museum, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.