Sainen-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (133 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Sainen-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Saku, Nagano Prefecture, about 133 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 | 西念寺 |
| Location | Saku, Nagano Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Iwamurada Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 133 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 189 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 284 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.27333, 138.47722 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Iwamurada 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (西念寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Saku Children's Science Dome for the Future – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Ōi Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Enman-ji Temple (Saku) – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Hanazura Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.