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Sankō-in Temple: Location & Nearest Station (21 km from Tokyo Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Sankō-in Temple is a Buddhist temple in Asaka, Saitama Prefecture, about 21 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.

TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese三光院
LocationAsaka, Saitama Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Asakadai Station – about 0.9 km
From Tokyo Stationabout 21 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 256 km (straight line)
From Sendai Stationabout 295 km (straight line)
Coordinates35.81081, 139.59625
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