Saifuku-ji Temple (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Tokyo
Saifuku-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Tokyo, about 183 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 西福寺 |
| Location | Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yairo Station – about 1.9 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 183 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 207 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 292 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 37.19367, 138.95661 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.saifukuji-k.com/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yairo 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 (西福寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Fumyō Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Enfuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Koide Ski Area – Ski resort, about 4 km away
- Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort – Ski resort, about 9 km away
- Shōgen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 10 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.