Minakami-dera Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (141 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Minakami-dera Temple is a Buddhist temple in Minakami, Gunma Prefecture, about 141 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 | 水上寺 |
| Location | Minakami, Gunma Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Minakami Station – about 0.7 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 141 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 237 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 259 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1888 |
| Coordinates | 36.77383, 138.96344 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Minakami Station, about 0.7 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 (水上寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Minakami Onsen – Hot spring, less than 1 km away
- Ten-ichi Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- White Valley Ski Resort – Ski resort, about 3 km away
- Kamimoku Onsen – Hot spring, about 4 km away
- Norn Minakami Ski Resort – Ski resort, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.