Yakushi-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (26 km from Nagoya Station)
Yakushi-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, about 26 km in a straight line from Nagoya Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Nagoya.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 薬師寺 |
| Location | Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kakamigahara-Shiyakusho-mae Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 26 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 110 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 146 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1938 |
| Coordinates | 35.40525, 136.85011 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://kawasaki-yakushiji.blogspot.com/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kakamigahara-Shiyakusho-mae Station, about 0.6 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 (薬師寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Museum of History and Folklore – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kakamigahara public park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Shinmei Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Noguchi-haiji – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Miiyama Castle – Castle, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.