Sainen-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (4 km from Tokyo Station)
Sainen-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Wakaba, Tokyo, about 4 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.

| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 西念寺 |
| Location | Wakaba, Tokyo |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yotsuya Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 4 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 264 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 304 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.68456, 139.72547 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.yotsuya-sainenji.com/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yotsuya Station, about 0.5 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 (西念寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shinjō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kaigyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Aizen-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Sōfuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Tōfuku-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.