Kangi-in Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (70 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kangi-in Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kumagaya, Gunma Prefecture, about 70 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 | 歓喜院 |
| Location | Kumagaya, Gunma Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nishi-Koizumi Station – about 4.5 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 70 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 254 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 262 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1179 |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan |
| Coordinates | 36.22843, 139.37450 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.ksky.ne.jp/~shouden/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nishi-Koizumi Station, about 4.5 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 (歓喜院) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Nōgo-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Hōrin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
- Kanmuri Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Shōren-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
- Subaru Visitor Center – Museum, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.