Shōgen-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (131 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shōgen-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka Prefecture, about 131 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 | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 承元寺 |
| Location | Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yui Station – about 3.1 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 131 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 150 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 252 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.08177, 138.52525 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yui Station, about 3.1 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (承元寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sakabe Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Munakata Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Seiken-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Toyozumi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Mount Hamaishi – Mountain, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.