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Jōkō-ji Temple (Nagano): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Tokyo

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Jōkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Obuse, Nagano Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Tokyo, about 171 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese浄光寺
LocationObuse, Nagano Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Tsusumi Station – about 1.5 km
From Tokyo Stationabout 171 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 214 km (straight line)
From Sendai Stationabout 284 km (straight line)
DesignationsImportant Cultural Property of Japan
Coordinates36.69418, 138.33362
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttps://www.jyokoji.jp/

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