Kokuō Shrine: Day Trip from Tokyo (44 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kokuō Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Bando, Ibaraki 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 国王神社 |
| Location | Bando, Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Mitsuma Station – about 8.5 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 44 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 260 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 289 km (straight line) |
| Established | 972 |
| Coordinates | 36.06219, 139.88978 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.kokuou.or.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Mitsuma Station, about 8.5 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 (国王神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Enmei-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Myōan-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Sainen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Katori Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Onogo Tenmangu – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.