Hōryū-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (12 km from Tokyo Station)
Hōryū-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Yanaka, Tokyo, about 12 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 | 法立寺 |
| Location | Yanaka, Tokyo |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kita-Ayase Station – about 0.2 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 12 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 276 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 292 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.77564, 139.83269 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kita-Ayase Station, about 0.2 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 (法立寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shōbunume Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Higashi Ayase Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Tenso Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Enshō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Fukuju-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.