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Myōshō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (28 km from Tokyo Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Myōshō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, about 28 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.

Myōshō-ji Temple
Photo: Abasaa, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese妙照寺
LocationKashiwa, Chiba Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Abiko Station – about 2.8 km
From Tokyo Stationabout 28 km (straight line)
From Sendai Stationabout 279 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 292 km (straight line)
Coordinates35.84919, 140.00100
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttps://www.myosyoji.com/

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