Munetō Shrine (Shimotsuma): Day Trip from Tokyo (56 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Munetō Shrine (Shimotsuma) is a Shinto shrine in Shimotsuma, Ibaraki Prefecture, about 56 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 宗任神社 |
| Location | Shimotsuma, Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Sōdō Station – about 0.3 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 56 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 248 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 300 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.15594, 139.96771 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Sōdō Station, about 0.3 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 (宗任神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shimotsuma Castle – Castle, about 3 km away
- Sanuma Lake – Lake, about 3 km away
- Kuwabara Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Yoshinuma Hachiman Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Tahouin Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.