Shōren-ji Temple: Day Trip from Nagoya (113 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shōren-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, about 113 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 | 照蓮寺 |
| Location | Takayama, Gifu Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Takayama Station – about 1.0 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 113 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 187 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 226 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1253 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 36.13928, 137.26236 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Takayama Station, about 1.0 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 (照蓮寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hida Gokoku Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Takayama City Archives Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Shiroyama Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Takayama Museum of History and Art – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Seiden-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.