Myōkō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (7 km from Tokyo Station)
Myōkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Hirai, Tokyo, about 7 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 妙光寺 |
| Location | Hirai, Tokyo |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hirai Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 7 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 274 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 299 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1598 |
| Coordinates | 35.70744, 139.83858 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hirai 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (妙光寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hirai Suwa Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Tōmyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Tachibana Taishō Minkaen (Former Koyama Residence) – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Tōzen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Shirahige Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.