Monju-ji: Day Trip from Tokyo (59 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Monju-ji is a Buddhist temple in Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture, about 59 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 | 文殊寺 |
| Location | Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kami-Kumagaya Station – about 4.6 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 59 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 247 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 275 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.10422, 139.36281 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.monjuji.com/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kami-Kumagaya Station, about 4.6 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 (文殊寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Rissho University Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Musashi Kyūryō National Government Park – Park, about 2 km away
- Kumano Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Kamioka kannon Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Sōgo-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.