Daikō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Sendai (116 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Daikō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kitakata, Fukushima Prefecture, about 116 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 | 大光寺 |
| Location | Kitakata, Fukushima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shiokawa Station – about 1.2 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 116 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 212 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 380 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 37.58956, 139.87486 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shiokawa Station, about 1.2 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 (大光寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kitada Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Gotemba Park – Park, about 1 km away
- Shōjō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Jōsen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Takeyakannon Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.