Saitama Gokoku Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (29 km from Tokyo Station)
Saitama Gokoku Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Ōmiya-ku, Saitama Prefecture, about 29 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 埼玉縣護國神社 |
| Location | Ōmiya-ku, Saitama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kita-omiya Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 29 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 262 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 283 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1934 |
| Coordinates | 35.91961, 139.62778 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.saitama-jinjacho.or.jp/shrine/9107/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kita-omiya Station, about 0.4 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 (埼玉縣護國神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Saitama Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Ōmiya Park Zoo – Park, less than 1 km away
- Ōmiya Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Hikawa Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Shion-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.