Jikō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (61 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Jikō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Tokigawa, Saitama Prefecture, about 61 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 | 慈光寺 |
| Location | Tokigawa, Saitama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Myōkaku Station – about 5.2 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 61 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 232 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 290 km (straight line) |
| Established | 673 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 36.01150, 139.23211 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.temple.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Myōkaku Station, about 5.2 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 (慈光寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tōkō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Tokigawa Onsen – Hot spring, about 3 km away
- Mount Dōdaira – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Mount Kasa – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Seigan-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.