Morin-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (64 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Morin-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Tatebayashi, Gunma Prefecture, about 64 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 | 茂林寺 |
| Location | Tatebayashi, Gunma Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Morinji-mae Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 64 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 256 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 266 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1426 |
| Coordinates | 36.22442, 139.53111 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://morinji.com/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Morinji-mae Station, about 0.4 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 (茂林寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ryūshaku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Mitsuzō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Nagara Shrine (Shinjuku, Tatebayashi) – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Henjō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Fujitake Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.