Saimyō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (91 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Saimyō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture, about 91 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 | 西明寺 |
| Location | Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Mashiko Station – about 2.8 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 91 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 212 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 325 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.45285, 140.11724 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://fumon.jp/access/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Mashiko Station, about 2.8 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 (西明寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Saimyozi Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Jizō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Mashiko Sankōkan Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Kashima Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Mount Hagafuji – Mountain, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.