Maekawa Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (18 km from Tokyo Station)
Maekawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture, about 18 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 | 前川神社 |
| Location | Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Araijuku Station – about 2.2 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 18 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 267 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 288 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.84086, 139.71328 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Araijuku Station, about 2.2 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (前川神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kawaguchi Green Center – Park, about 1 km away
- Kawaguchi Science Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- NHK Archives – Museum, about 2 km away
- Hikawa Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Sōshin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.