Eshō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (8 km from Sapporo Station)
Eshō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Minami-ku, Hokkaido, about 8 km in a straight line from Sapporo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Sapporo.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 慧照寺 |
| Location | Minami-ku, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Makomanai Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 8 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 528 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 825 km (straight line) |
| Established | 2002 |
| Coordinates | 42.99444, 141.36467 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.esyouji.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Makomanai 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (慧照寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sapporo Transportation Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Edwin Dun Memorial Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Nishioka Park – Park, about 2 km away
- Makomanai Park – Park, about 2 km away
- Sapporo Salmon Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.