Shōkō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (12 km from Tokyo Station)
Shōkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kita, Tokyo, about 12 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 | 正光寺 |
| Location | Kita, Tokyo |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Akabane-iwabuchi Station – about 0.1 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 12 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 266 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 294 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.78411, 139.72250 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.sk-j.or.jp/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Akabane-iwabuchi Station, about 0.1 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (正光寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Fukuju-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Yakumo Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Akabane-hachiman Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Sōsen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kumano Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.