Saidō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (113 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Saidō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Sakura, Tochigi Prefecture, about 113 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 | 西導寺 |
| Location | Sakura, Tochigi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ujiie Station – about 0.3 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 113 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 193 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 324 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1191 |
| Coordinates | 36.68137, 139.96485 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ujiie Station, about 0.3 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 (西導寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Gomae Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Imamiya Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Katsuyama Castle – Castle, about 2 km away
- Shirahige Shrine (Tochigi Prefecture) – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
- Kitsuregawa Castle – Castle, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.