Myōan-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (44 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Myōan-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Bando, Ibaraki Prefecture, about 44 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 | 妙安寺 |
| Location | Bando, Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kawama Station – about 10.7 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 44 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 260 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 287 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1233 |
| Coordinates | 36.07402, 139.85296 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kawama Station, about 10.7 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 (妙安寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Myōan-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Kokuō Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Enmei-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Katori Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Jōkyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.