Daichō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (41 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Daichō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Iwase, Kanagawa Prefecture, about 41 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 | 大長寺 |
| Location | Iwase, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hongōdai Station – about 1.3 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 41 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 243 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 344 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1548 |
| Coordinates | 35.35608, 139.54667 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hongōdai Station, about 1.3 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 (大長寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Jōraku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Tamon-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Itsukushima Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Ōfuna Kannon Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.