Saimyō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (76 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Saimyō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Onjuku, Chiba Prefecture, about 76 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 | 最明寺 |
| Location | Onjuku, Chiba Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Onjuku Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 76 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 315 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 345 km (straight line) |
| Established | 822 |
| Coordinates | 35.18402, 140.34769 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://blue.zero.jp/saimyoji/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Onjuku Station, about 0.6 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 (最明寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Myōkai-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Kakuō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
- Hongyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
- Tomisaki Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Chōfuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.