Hoshi-no-Miya Shrine (Sano, Tochigi): Day Trip from Tokyo (73 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hoshi-no-Miya Shrine (Sano, Tochigi) is a Shinto shrine in Sano, Tochigi Prefecture, about 73 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 星宮神社 |
| Location | Sano, Tochigi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Sano Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 73 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 245 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 274 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.31564, 139.57415 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Sano Station, about 0.5 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 (星宮神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sōshū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Asahimori-tenmangū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Sano City Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Ikkō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Myōken-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.