Gikō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Sendai (43 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Gikō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ōsaki-shi, Miyagi Prefecture, about 43 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 | 祇却寺 |
| Location | Ōsaki-shi, Miyagi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tajiri Station – about 5.0 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 43 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 346 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 498 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 38.59681, 141.11678 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Tajiri Station, about 5.0 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 (祇却寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Koganeyama Shrine (Miyagi) – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Wakuya Castle – Castle, about 6 km away
- Kenryū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
- Konbō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
- Yama-no-Kami Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.