Saihō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (132 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Saihō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Saku, Nagano Prefecture, about 132 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 | 西方寺 |
| Location | Saku, Nagano Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Namezu Station – about 1.3 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 132 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 185 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 281 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1617 |
| Coordinates | 36.23264, 138.46308 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Namezu Station, about 1.3 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 (西方寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kondai-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Komoro power station primary reservoir – Lake, about 2 km away
- Saku Municipal Museum of Modern Art – Museum, about 3 km away
- Shinano Iwao Castle – Castle, about 4 km away
- Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.