Shinmei Shrine (Higashi Kurume): Location & Nearest Station (23 km from Tokyo Station)
Shinmei Shrine (Higashi Kurume) is a Shinto shrine in Higashikurume, Tokyo, about 23 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 | 神明社 |
| Location | Higashikurume, Tokyo |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hana-Koganei Station – about 1.6 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 23 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 248 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 305 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.73725, 139.52428 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hana-Koganei Station, about 1.6 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 (神明社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Skytower West Tokyo – Tower, less than 1 km away
- Tamarokuto Science Center – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Enjō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Rokusen Park – Park, about 1 km away
- Minamisawa Hikawa Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.