Ekō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (17 km from Sendai Station)
Ekō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Iwanuma, Miyagi Prefecture, about 17 km in a straight line from Sendai Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Sendai.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 恵洪寺 |
| Location | Iwanuma, Miyagi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Sendai Airport Station – about 3.4 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 17 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 289 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 486 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 38.11167, 140.90894 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://ekouji.net/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Sendai Airport Station, about 3.4 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 (恵洪寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shimomasuda Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Takekoma Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Sengan Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
- Kanahebisui Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
- Kawaguchi Shrine (Watari Town) – Shinto shrine, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.