Raiden Shrine: Day Trip from Tokyo (62 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Raiden Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Itakura, Gunma Prefecture, about 62 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 雷電神社 |
| Location | Itakura, Gunma Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Itakura Tōyōdai-mae Station – about 3.7 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 62 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 253 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 273 km (straight line) |
| Established | 598 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 36.22753, 139.60783 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.raiden.or.jp/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Itakura Tōyōdai-mae Station, about 3.7 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (雷電神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Takatori Tenmangū – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Hōshū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Fujioka Shrine (Tochigi) – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Watarase Nature Center – Museum, about 4 km away
- Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.