Jion-ji Temple (Saitama): Day Trip from Tokyo (34 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Jion-ji Temple (Saitama) is a Buddhist temple in Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama Prefecture, about 34 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 | 慈恩寺 |
| Location | Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Higashi-iwatsuki Station – about 1.8 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 34 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 271 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 274 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.97944, 139.71078 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.jionji.com/ |
| 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 Higashi-iwatsuki Station, about 1.8 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 (慈恩寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Jōgen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Sansha Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Suwa Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Uchimaki Park – Park, about 2 km away
- Hōkoku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.