Hikawa Hachiman Shrine (Wako): Location & Nearest Station (19 km from Tokyo Station)
Hikawa Hachiman Shrine (Wako) is a Shinto shrine in Wakō-shi, Saitama Prefecture, about 19 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 氷川八幡神社 |
| Location | Wakō-shi, Saitama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Wakōshi Station – about 1.4 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 19 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 257 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 296 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.80086, 139.61622 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Wakōshi Station, about 1.4 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (氷川八幡神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Daiun-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kongō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Chōshō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Izumotaisha Saitama-bun'in – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Myoten-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.