Ryūkō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Sendai (140 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Ryūkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Shirakawa, Fukushima Prefecture, about 140 km in a straight line from Sendai Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Sendai for most travellers, depending on train connections.

| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 龍興寺 |
| Location | Shirakawa, Fukushima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shirakawa Station – about 1.0 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 140 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 165 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 369 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 37.12150, 140.21053 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shirakawa Station, about 1.0 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (龍興寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Eizō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Nanko Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Suiraku-en – Garden, about 1 km away
- Komine Castle – Castle, about 1 km away
- Nanko Park – Park, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.