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Shōkō-ji Temple (Japan): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Shōkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Shukunegi. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 236 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese称光寺
LocationShukunegi
Nearest station (straight line)Myōhōji Station – about 51.4 km
From Sendai Stationabout 236 km (straight line)
From Tokyo Stationabout 273 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 317 km (straight line)
Coordinates37.80779, 138.24397
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