Hompō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (18 km from Tokyo Station)
Hompō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, about 18 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 | 本法寺 |
| Location | Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Akiyama Station – about 1.1 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 18 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 284 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 289 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.77494, 139.92799 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Akiyama 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 (本法寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hie Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Shinryū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Kōryū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Hongen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Dempō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.