Shōfuku-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (29 km from Tokyo Station)
Shōfuku-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Higashimurayama, Tokyo, about 29 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 正福寺 |
| Location | Higashimurayama, Tokyo |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Higashi-Murayama Station – about 0.7 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 29 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 243 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 305 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1278 |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.76476, 139.45947 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://shofuku-ji.org/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Higashi-Murayama Station, about 0.7 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 (正福寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kitayama Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Hachikokuyama – Park, less than 1 km away
- Hachiman Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Arahata Sengen Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Seibu-en – Park, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.