Shinmei-gū: Day Trip from Tokyo (78 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shinmei-gū is a Shinto shrine in Asahichō, Tochigi Prefecture, about 78 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 神明宮 |
| Location | Asahichō, Tochigi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tochigi Station – about 1.1 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 78 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 232 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 291 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.38006, 139.73644 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.jinja.rpr.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Tochigi Station, about 1.1 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 (神明宮) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Manpuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kinryūji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Tochigi Float Hall – Museum, less than 1 km away
- New Ginger Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Okada Memorial Hall – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.