Hitokotonushi Shrine: Day Trip from Tokyo (40 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hitokotonushi Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Jōsō-shi, Ibaraki Prefecture, about 40 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 | 一言主神社 |
| Location | Jōsō-shi, Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Mitsukaidō Station – about 5.9 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 40 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 264 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 291 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.01223, 139.92715 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://hitokoto.or.jp/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Mitsukaidō Station, about 5.9 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 (一言主神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ibaraki Nature Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Sainen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Seiryū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
- Dairaku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
- Hachiman Shrine (Joso) – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.