Shōkō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (143 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shōkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Chino, Nagano Prefecture, about 143 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 | 聖光寺 |
| Location | Chino, Nagano Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Chino Station – about 11.2 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 143 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 158 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 255 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1970 |
| Coordinates | 36.05275, 138.25347 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.iweb.ne.jp/syokoji/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Chino Station, about 11.2 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 (聖光寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Lake Tateshina – Lake, less than 1 km away
- Tateshina Tokyu Ski Resort – Ski resort, about 2 km away
- Barakura English Garden – Garden, about 2 km away
- Yokoya Onsen – Hot spring, about 3 km away
- Tateshina Amusement Aquarium – Park, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.