Yakushi Shrine (Nagano): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Tokyo
Yakushi Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Nagano, Nagano Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Tokyo, about 180 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 八櫛神社 |
| Location | Nagano, Nagano Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hongo Station – about 3.0 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 180 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 206 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 289 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1954 |
| Coordinates | 36.68726, 138.18986 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hongo Station, about 3.0 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 (八櫛神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Jizuki – Mountain, about 1 km away
- Komagata Takeko Mayumi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Iizuna Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Shinano-shōkonsha – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Nagano City Jōyama Zoo – Park, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.