Kawasaki Daishi: Location & Nearest Station (17 km from Tokyo Station)
Kawasaki Daishi is a Buddhist temple in Daishi-machi, Kanagawa Prefecture, about 17 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 平間寺 |
| Location | Daishi-machi, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kawasaki-Daishi Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 17 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 261 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 320 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1128 |
| Coordinates | 35.53374, 139.72948 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://kawasakidaishi.com/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kawasaki-Daishi Station, about 0.4 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 (平間寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Daishi Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Wakamiya Hachiman‑gū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kanayama Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Fujimi Park – Park, about 2 km away
- Kyūhō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.