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Hōshō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (18 km from Tokyo Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Hōshō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture, about 18 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.

TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese法性寺
LocationKawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Hatogaya Station – about 0.7 km
From Tokyo Stationabout 18 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 269 km (straight line)
From Sendai Stationabout 288 km (straight line)
Coordinates35.83692, 139.73706
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttps://bridge-sys.jp/hoshoji/

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