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Chōshō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (18 km from Tokyo Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Chōshō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Wakō-shi, Saitama Prefecture, about 18 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.

TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese長照寺
LocationWakō-shi, Saitama Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Wakōshi Station – about 1.2 km
From Tokyo Stationabout 18 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 258 km (straight line)
From Sendai Stationabout 296 km (straight line)
Coordinates35.79431, 139.62372
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