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Saihō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (22 km from Tokyo Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Saihō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kōhoku-ku, about 22 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.

Saihō-ji Temple
Photo: Abasaa, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese西芳寺
LocationKōhoku-ku
Nearest station (straight line)Nippa Station – about 0.4 km
From Tokyo Stationabout 22 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 250 km (straight line)
From Sendai Stationabout 324 km (straight line)
Coordinates35.52744, 139.60697
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