Chōkō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Sendai (55 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Chōkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Sagae, Yamagata Prefecture, about 55 km in a straight line from Sendai Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Sendai for most travellers, depending on train connections.

| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 澄江寺 |
| Location | Sagae, Yamagata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nishi-Sagae Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 55 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 303 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 467 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1489 |
| Coordinates | 38.37797, 140.27391 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nishi-Sagae 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (澄江寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sagae Hachinangū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Hirashio Kumano Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Jion-ji Temple (Sagae) – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Nakayama-machi Historical Folklore Material Hall – Museum, about 5 km away
- Aterazawa Tateyama Castle – Castle, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.