Hōon-ji Temple (Iwate): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Hōon-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 163 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 報恩寺 |
| Location | Morioka, Iwate Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kami-Morioka Station – about 0.7 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 163 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 374 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 465 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1362 |
| Coordinates | 39.71221, 141.15620 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kami-Morioka Station, about 0.7 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 (報恩寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Gankyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Mitsuishi Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kisshō-ji – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Shōju-ji – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Sakakiyama-Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.