Honkō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (79 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Honkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Sano, Tochigi Prefecture, about 79 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 | 本光寺 |
| Location | Sano, Tochigi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tanuma Station – about 0.9 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 79 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 239 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 278 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1502 |
| Coordinates | 36.37471, 139.58396 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Tanuma Station, about 0.9 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 (本光寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shutoku-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Karasawayama Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Daiji-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Murahi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Yoshizawa Memorial Museum of Art, Sano – Museum, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.