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Medicinal Plant Garden of Josai University: Day Trip from Tokyo (47 km) – Location & Nearest Station

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Medicinal Plant Garden of Josai University is a park in Moroyama, Saitama Prefecture, about 47 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.

TypePark
Name in Japanese城西大学薬用植物園
LocationMoroyama, Saitama Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Kawakado Station – about 0.7 km
From Tokyo Stationabout 47 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 238 km (straight line)
From Sendai Stationabout 293 km (straight line)
Established1973
Coordinates35.93128, 139.34428
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttps://www.josai.ac.jp/yakuyou/

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