Shōkō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Nagoya (144 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shōkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Okaya, Nagano Prefecture, about 144 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 | 照光寺 |
| Location | Okaya, Nagano Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Okaya Station – about 0.3 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 144 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 161 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 239 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.05950, 138.04306 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://okaya-shokoji.com/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Okaya Station, about 0.3 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (照光寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Okaya Art and Archaeological Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- ILF Douga Museum of Art – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Okaya Silk Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Moriya Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Toriidaira Yamabiko Park – Park, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.