Kōshō-ji, Nagoya

Name: Kōshō-ji
Address: Nagoya, Japan

#61 among attractions in Nagoya

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Kōshō-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple located in Yagoto, Nagoya, in central Japan. It belongs to the Owari Thirty-three Kannon. ()

Local name: 興正寺 Coordinates: 35°8'26"N, 136°57'43"E

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昭和区 (川名区)Nagoya Japan

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Kōshō-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Ōguruwa Shell Midden, Kuwayama Art Museum, Showa Museum of Art.

1.5 miNE
Zoo
Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Nagoya
39 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Nagoya, Japan, the Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens stands as a serene oasis offering visitors an enchanting blend of wildlife and flora. Established in 1937, this expansive green space spans over 60 hectares and provides a...
1.6 miSW
Archaeological site
Ōguruwa Shell Midden, Nagoya
42 min walk • The Ōguruwa Shell Midden stands as a testament to the rich history of Nagoya, Japan. This archaeological site, located in the Minato Ward of the city, provides invaluable insights into the Jōmon period, which dates from around 14,000 BC to 300 BC.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Kuwayama Art Museum, Nagoya
19 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Nagoya, Japan, the Kuwayama Art Museum stands as a testament to the beauty of contemporary art and the legacy of a local artist. This museum, dedicated to the works of Kiyokata Kuwayama, offers a serene escape into the world of paintings...
0.7 miW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Showa Museum of Art, Nagoya
19 min walk • The Showa Museum of Art is a private art museum located in the Shiomi-chō area of Shōwa-ku, Nagoya, central Japan.
0.6 miE
Cemetery
Yagoto Cemetery, Nagoya
15 min walk • Yagoto Cemetery is one of the largest cemeteries in Nagoya, central Japan. It is located in the neighbourhood of Yagoto. The cemetery, which was established in 1915 during the Taishō era, is civil in the sense that any resident of Nagoya, regardless of his/her religious orientation, can apply for a space there.
1.3 miNW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Kawahara Shrine, Nagoya
32 min walk • The Kawahara Shrine is a Shinto shrine and Buddhist Benten-dō located in the Showa ward of Nagoya, central Japan. The construction date of the shrine is not clear, it is assumed however that is appeared around 1000.
1.1 miNW
Museum
Mandolin Melodies Museum, Nagoya
28 min walk • Mandolin Melodies Museum is a private museum in Nagoya. It is the only museum that specializes specifically in mandolins in the world.
1.5 miNE
Observation decks and towers, Skyscraper, View point
Higashiyama Sky Tower, Nagoya
38 min walk • The Higashiyama Sky Tower is located in the Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens in the city of Nagoya, central Japan. It contains observation decks and a restaurant 100 metres above ground and is a landmark of the area.
0.5 miNW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Kōjaku-in, Nagoya
13 min walk • Kōjaku-in is a Buddhist temple in Kawanayama-chō, Shōwa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi prefecture in central Japan. The temple is associated with the production of Kawana ware during the Edo period.
0.6 miN
Universities and schools, Specialty museum, Museum
Nanzan University, Nagoya
16 min walk • Nanzan University is a private, coeducational Catholic university run by the Society of the Divine Word in the Shōwa Ward of Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It is considered to be one of the most prestigious private universities in the Chūbu region.
1 miN
Universities and schools
Nagoya University, Nagoya
25 min walk • Nagoya University, abbreviated to Meidai or NU, is a Japanese national research university located in Chikusa-ku, Nagoya. It was the seventh Imperial University in Japan, one of the first five Designated National University and selected as a Top Type university of Top Global University Project by the Japanese government.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kōshō-ji?

Nearby attractions include Chukyo University, Nagoya (7 min walk), Kōjaku-in, Nagoya (13 min walk), Kawanayama-chō, Nagoya (14 min walk), Yagoto Cemetery, Nagoya (15 min walk).

How to get to Kōshō-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kōshō-ji:

Metro

Yagoto • Lines: M, T (8 min walk)
Yagoto Nisseki • Lines: M (9 min walk)

Bus

楽園町 • Lines: バス (21 min walk)
八雲町 • Lines: バス (22 min walk)