Hōkoku-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (36 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hōkoku-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama Prefecture, about 36 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 | 宝国寺 |
| Location | Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shiraoka Station – about 3.6 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 36 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 271 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 273 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.99611, 139.69667 |
| 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 Shiraoka Station, about 3.6 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 (宝国寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Anraku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Hisaizu Shrine (Shiraoka) – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Uchimaki Park – Park, about 2 km away
- Jion-ji Temple (Saitama) – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Hōshō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.