Hachiman Shrine (Kawagoe): Day Trip from Tokyo (35 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hachiman Shrine (Kawagoe) is a Shinto shrine in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, about 35 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 八幡神社 |
| Location | Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Minami-Furuya Station – about 2.7 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 35 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 253 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 286 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1458 |
| Coordinates | 35.92706, 139.52036 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Minami-Furuya Station, about 2.7 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 (八幡神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kawagoe Sports Park Athletics Stadium – Park, less than 1 km away
- Miyoshino Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Kawagoe City Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
- Kawagoe Castle – Castle, about 3 km away
- Kawagoe City Art Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.