Hōtō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (56 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hōtō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Koga, Ibaraki Prefecture, about 56 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 | 鳳桐寺 |
| Location | Koga, Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shin-koga Station – about 1.7 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 56 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 254 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 278 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.18115, 139.69838 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shin-koga Station, about 1.7 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 (鳳桐寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Koga Sōgō Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Koga Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Ikkō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Koga History Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Koga Museum of Literature – Museum, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.