Hōshi Onsen: Day Trip from Tokyo (145 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hōshi Onsen is a hot spring in Minakami, Gunma Prefecture, about 145 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 | Hot spring |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 法師温泉 |
| Location | Minakami, Gunma Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Minakami Station – about 12.9 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 145 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 247 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 248 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.74414, 138.83019 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://hoshi-onsen.com/english/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Minakami Station, about 12.9 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (法師温泉) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Akasawa Ski Resort – Ski resort, about 1 km away
- Mount Mikuni – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Mount Inatsutsumi – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Kawafuru Onsen – Hot spring, about 5 km away
- House of Folktales and Kamishibai – Museum, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.