Hōkō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (67 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hōkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Asahichō, Gunma Prefecture, about 67 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 | 法高寺 |
| Location | Asahichō, Gunma Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Watarase Station – about 1.1 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 67 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 253 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 268 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.25199, 139.53807 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Watarase Station, about 1.1 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 (法高寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Enkyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Hōrin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Nagara Shrine (Daishuku-cho, Tatebayashi) – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Yoake Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Ocha-no-Obasan Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.