Saigan-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (55 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Saigan-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, about 55 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 | 西願寺 |
| Location | Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Takataki Station – about 5.0 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 55 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 302 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 330 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1495 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 35.34136, 140.20345 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Takataki Station, about 5.0 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 (西願寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hōrai-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Ichihara Elephant Kingdom – Park, about 2 km away
- Mount Nomigane – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Ichihara Lakeside Museum – Museum, about 4 km away
- Takataki Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.