Gumyō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (32 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Gumyō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Gumyōji, Kanagawa Prefecture, about 32 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 | 弘明寺 |
| Location | Gumyōji, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Gumyōji Station – about 0.1 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 32 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 248 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 335 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1044 |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.42417, 139.59742 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.gumyoji.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Gumyōji Station, about 0.1 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 (弘明寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Gumyōji Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Jōren-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Wakamiya Hachiman‑gū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Maita Castle – Castle, about 1 km away
- Yokohama City Santonodai Archaeological Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.