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Shōkō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (28 km from Tokyo Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Shōkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Narashino, Chiba Prefecture, about 28 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.

TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese照光寺
LocationNarashino, Chiba Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Mimomi Station – about 1.1 km
From Tokyo Stationabout 28 km (straight line)
From Sendai Stationabout 294 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 295 km (straight line)
Coordinates35.69644, 140.07208
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttps://www.shokoji.org/

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