Saihō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (22 km from Sendai Station)
Saihō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Aoba-ku, Miyagi Prefecture, about 22 km in a straight line from Sendai Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Sendai.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 西方寺 |
| Location | Aoba-ku, Miyagi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Sakunami Station – about 6.1 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 22 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 309 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 490 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1706 |
| Coordinates | 38.36508, 140.66778 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://jogi.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Sakunami Station, about 6.1 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 (西方寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Izumigatake Ski Field – Ski resort, about 6 km away
- Mount Kamakura – Mountain, about 6 km away
- Sakunami Onsen – Hot spring, about 6 km away
- Izumigatake – Mountain, about 6 km away
- Mount Kitaizumi – Mountain, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.