Rinsen-ji Temple (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Tokyo
Rinsen-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Jōetsu-shi, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Tokyo, about 215 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 林泉寺 |
| Location | Jōetsu-shi, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kasugayama Station – about 1.9 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 215 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 251 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 265 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1497 |
| Coordinates | 37.15056, 138.21361 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.valley.ne.jp/~rinsenji/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kasugayama Station, about 1.9 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 (林泉寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kasugayama Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kasugayama Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Mount Kasuga – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Hongan-ji Kokufu Betsu-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Kota Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.