Banna-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (78 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Banna-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture, about 78 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Tokyo for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 鑁阿寺 |
| Location | Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ashikaga Station – about 0.7 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 78 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 248 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 266 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1196 |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan, Historic Site of Japan, Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 36.33750, 139.45222 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.ashikaga-bannaji.org |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ashikaga Station, about 0.7 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 (鑁阿寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ashikaga Museum of Art – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Orihime Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Hōraku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Chōrin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Yagumo Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.