Hōkō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (28 km from Tokyo Station)
Hōkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Sannomiya, Saitama Prefecture, about 28 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 法光寺 |
| Location | Sannomiya, Saitama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Sengendai Station – about 1.3 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 28 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 274 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 277 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1617 |
| Coordinates | 35.93714, 139.75983 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://houkouji-koshigaya.com/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Sengendai Station, about 1.3 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 (法光寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Katori Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Katori Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Katori Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Kanki-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Katori Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.