Shinmei Tenso Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (14 km from Tokyo Station)
Shinmei Tenso Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Suginami, Tokyo, about 14 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 | 神明天祖神社 |
| Location | Suginami, Tokyo |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tokyo Metro Ogikubo Station – about 1.0 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 14 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 254 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 306 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.70050, 139.60956 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Tokyo Metro Ogikubo Station, about 1.0 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 (神明天祖神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Yosano Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Ogikubo Hakusan Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kasuga Shrine (Suginami) – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Suginami Animation Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Ogikubo Hachiman Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.