Shōin-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (44 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shōin-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Sakura, Chiba Prefecture, about 44 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 | 勝胤寺 |
| Location | Sakura, Chiba Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ōsakura Station – about 0.3 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 44 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 287 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 312 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1532 |
| Coordinates | 35.73228, 140.25378 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.catv296.ne.jp/~syoinji/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ōsakura Station, about 0.3 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 (勝胤寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Moto Sakura Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Makata- Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Shōrin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Myōryū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Sakura City Museum of Art – Museum, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.