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Shōkō-ji Temple (Toyama): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Nagoya

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Shōkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Nagoya, about 181 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

Shōkō-ji Temple
Photo: Miyuki Meinaka, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese勝興寺
LocationTakaoka, Toyama Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Fushiki Station – about 0.5 km
From Nagoya Stationabout 181 km (straight line)
From Kyoto Stationabout 232 km (straight line)
From Osaka Stationabout 272 km (straight line)
Established1471
DesignationsNational Treasure of Japan
Coordinates36.79235, 137.05271
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttps://www.shoukouji.jp/

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