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Shōden-ji: Day Trip from Tokyo (40 km) – Location & Nearest Station

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Shōden-ji is a Buddhist temple in Sugito, Saitama Prefecture, about 40 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.

TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese松田寺
LocationSugito, Saitama Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Tōbu-dōbutsu-kōen Station – about 3.6 km
From Tokyo Stationabout 40 km (straight line)
From Sendai Stationabout 266 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 278 km (straight line)
Coordinates36.04203, 139.76077
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