Saiō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (15 km from Tokyo Station)
Saiō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Sōka-shi, Saitama Prefecture, about 15 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 | 西往寺 |
| Location | Sōka-shi, Saitama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yatsuka Station – about 1.0 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 15 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 275 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 288 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1620 |
| Coordinates | 35.81224, 139.81241 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yatsuka Station, about 1.0 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 (西往寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Fukuju-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Zenpuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Sezaki Sengen Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Shōgaku-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Jisshō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.