Kotohira-gū: Location & Nearest Station (2 km from Tokyo Station)
Kotohira-gū is a Shinto shrine in Toranomon, Tokyo, about 2 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 金刀比羅宮 |
| Location | Toranomon, Tokyo |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Toranomon Station – about 0.2 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 2 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 266 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 305 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1660 |
| Designations | Tokyo Metropolitan Government-designated architectural structure of historic value |
| Coordinates | 35.66961, 139.74800 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.kotohira.or.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Toranomon Station, about 0.2 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 (金刀比羅宮) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Imperial College of Engineering – Historic site, less than 1 km away
- Shimpuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kikuchi Kanjitsu Memorial Tomo Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Meteorological Science Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Eikan-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.