Myōken-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (73 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Myōken-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Sano, Tochigi Prefecture, about 73 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 | 妙顕寺 |
| Location | Sano, Tochigi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Horigome Station – about 0.7 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 73 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 244 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 275 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1294 |
| Coordinates | 36.32286, 139.58436 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Horigome 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 (妙顕寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ikkō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Asahimori-tenmangū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Hoshi-no-Miya Shrine (Sano, Tochigi) – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Sōshū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Sano City Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.