Shomyo-ji Temple (Hekinan): Day Trip from Nagoya (35 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shomyo-ji Temple (Hekinan) is a Buddhist temple in Hekinan, Aichi Prefecture, about 35 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 | 称名寺 |
| Location | Hekinan, Aichi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hekinan Station – about 0.8 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 35 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 112 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 137 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.87000, 136.97972 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hekinan Station, about 0.8 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 (称名寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Oohama Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kaitoku-ji Temple (Hekinan) – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Saihō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Hekinan City Tatsukichi Fujii Museum of Contemporary Art – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Rinsen-ji Temple (Hekinan) – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.