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Nankō-in Temple: Location & Nearest Station (18 km from Tokyo Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Nankō-in Temple is a Buddhist temple in Sōka-shi, about 18 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.

TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese南光院
LocationSōka-shi
Nearest station (straight line)Dokkyodaigakumae Station (Soka-Matsubara) – about 1.4 km
From Tokyo Stationabout 18 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 273 km (straight line)
From Sendai Stationabout 286 km (straight line)
Coordinates35.83814, 139.78681
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