Rinnō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (120 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Rinnō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Nikkō-shi, Tochigi Prefecture, about 120 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 | 輪王寺 |
| Location | Nikkō-shi, Tochigi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tōbu Nikkō Station – about 1.6 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 120 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 202 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 302 km (straight line) |
| Established | 766 |
| Designations | part of UNESCO World Heritage Site, National Treasure of Japan, Historic Site of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 400 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 36.75416, 139.60271 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.rinnoji.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
We are working to carry Japanese craft and everyday culture beyond Japan, by building Japan Towns with local partners. Read the plan, or tell us if it resonates.
Read the Japan Town plan →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Tōbu Nikkō Station, about 1.6 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 (輪王寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shōyō-en – Garden, less than 1 km away
- Kosugi Hoan Museum of Art, Nikko – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Shrines and Temples of Nikkō – Historic site, less than 1 km away
- Nikko Botanical Garden – Park, less than 1 km away
- Kōun-ritsu-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.