Jōkōmyō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (44 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Jōkōmyō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ōgigayatsu, Kanagawa Prefecture, about 44 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 | 浄光明寺 |
| Location | Ōgigayatsu, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kamakura Station – about 0.8 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 44 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 243 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 347 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1251 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan, Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 35.32641, 139.55118 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kamakura Station, about 0.8 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (浄光明寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Myōden-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Eishō-ji – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Iwafune Jizō-dō – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Yakuō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Yasaka Daijin Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.