Shōkai-ji Temple: Day Trip from Nagoya (133 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shōkai-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Sakai, Fukui Prefecture, about 133 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 | 性海寺 |
| Location | Sakai, Fukui Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Mikuni-Jinja Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 133 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 141 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 178 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1356 |
| Coordinates | 36.21178, 136.15353 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Mikuni-Jinja 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (性海寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mikuniminato Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Mikuni Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Sakai City Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Takidan-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Mikuni Athletic Park – Park, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.