Hitachi Kokubunji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (73 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hitachi Kokubunji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ishioka, Ibaraki Prefecture, about 73 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 | 常陸国分寺 |
| Location | Ishioka, Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ishioka Station – about 0.8 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 73 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 236 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 327 km (straight line) |
| Established | 752 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan, Special Historic Site |
| Coordinates | 36.19621, 140.27336 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.08943.com |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ishioka Station, about 0.8 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 (常陸国分寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hitachinokuni Sōshagū – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Ishioka Sports Park – Park, about 3 km away
- Sashino Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Chōkō-ji – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Mount Gongen – Mountain, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.