Shimōsa Kokubun-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (15 km from Tokyo Station)
Shimōsa Kokubun-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kokubun, Chiba 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 | 下総国分寺 |
| Location | Kokubun, Chiba Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ichikawamama Station – about 1.5 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 15 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 282 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 293 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 35.74414, 139.91652 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ichikawamama Station, about 1.5 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 (下総国分寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Rokusho Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kamei-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Tekona Reijin-dō Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Guhō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Sōnei-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.