Soton-ji Temple (Nakatsugawa): Day Trip from Nagoya (73 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Soton-ji Temple (Nakatsugawa) is a Buddhist temple in Nakatsugawa, Gifu Prefecture, about 73 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 | 宗敦寺 |
| Location | Nakatsugawa, Gifu Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Sakashita Station – about 14.9 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 73 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 168 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 205 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1666 |
| Coordinates | 35.66804, 137.41348 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Sakashita Station, about 14.9 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 (宗敦寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Moriyama Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Kumagai Kaya Tsukechi Gallery – Museum, about 2 km away
- Hōshin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Kumagai Morikazu Tsukechi Museum of Art – Museum, about 4 km away
- Kanda Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 9 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.