Shinkō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (43 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shinkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Wakaba-ku, Chiba Prefecture, about 43 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 | 真光寺 |
| Location | Wakaba-ku, Chiba Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Chishirodai Station – about 4.5 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 43 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 301 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 308 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1638 |
| Coordinates | 35.60500, 140.23333 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Chishirodai Station, about 4.5 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 (真光寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Myōkō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Konkō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Izumi Nature Park – Park, about 3 km away
- Tabeta Castle – Castle, about 3 km away
- Honjō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.