Sōji-ji Temple: Day Trip from Nagoya (59 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Sōji-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, about 59 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 | 総持寺 |
| Location | Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Sakata Station – about 2.4 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 59 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 66 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 105 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.38473, 136.29013 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Sakata Station, about 2.4 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 (総持寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shana-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Nagahama Hachimangū – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Daitsū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Nagahama Hikiyama Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Kaiyodo Figure Museum Kurokabe Ryuyukan – Museum, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.