Hōkōin temple: Location & Nearest Station (16 km from Tokyo Station)
Hōkōin temple is a Buddhist temple in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, about 16 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 | 宝光院 |
| Location | Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Matsudo Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 16 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 281 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 289 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.78299, 139.89641 |
| 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 Matsudo Station, about 0.4 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 (宝光院) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Zenshō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Saien-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Matsudo Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Raikō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Taishō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.