Kenchō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (43 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kenchō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Yamanouchi, Kanagawa Prefecture, about 43 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 | 建長寺 |
| Location | Yamanouchi, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kita-Kamakura Station – about 1.2 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 43 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 243 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 346 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1253 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan, Important Cultural Property of Japan, Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Interest among English readers | about 600 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.33179, 139.55535 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.kenchoji.com/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kita-Kamakura Station, about 1.2 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 (建長寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ennō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Chōju-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Meigetsu-in – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Myōden-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Yakumo Shrine (Nishi-Mikado, Kamakura) – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.