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Hōji-in Temple: Location & Nearest Station (15 km from Tokyo Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Hōji-in Temple is a Buddhist temple in Sōka-shi, Saitama Prefecture, about 15 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.

Hōji-in Temple
Photo: Higa4, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese宝持院
LocationSōka-shi, Saitama Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Yatsuka Station – about 0.5 km
From Tokyo Stationabout 15 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 273 km (straight line)
From Sendai Stationabout 289 km (straight line)
Coordinates35.81178, 139.79664
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttp://houjiin.com/

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