Hōshaku-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (97 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hōshaku-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kanra, Gunma Prefecture, about 97 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 | 宝積寺 |
| Location | Kanra, Gunma Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Jōshū-Fukushima Station – about 5.6 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 97 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 217 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 287 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1280 |
| Coordinates | 36.20776, 138.91117 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Jōshū-Fukushima Station, about 5.6 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 (宝積寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sōfuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Rakusan-en – Garden, about 2 km away
- Gunma Safari Park – Park, about 3 km away
- The Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Industrial Heritage – Historic site, about 6 km away
- Mount Mikabo – Mountain, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.