Hōjū-in Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (138 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hōjū-in Temple is a Buddhist temple in Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, about 138 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 | 法鷲院 |
| Location | Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Jūō Station – about 0.9 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 138 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 177 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 381 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.67789, 140.68075 |
| 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 Jūō Station, about 0.9 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (法鷲院) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Takahagi Hachimangu – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Hitachi Matsuoka Castle – Castle, about 7 km away
- Yoshida Tadashi Memorial Museum of Music – Museum, about 8 km away
- Kamine Park – Park, about 8 km away
- Kamine Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.