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Shōmyō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (4 km from Tokyo Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Shōmyō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kohinata, Tokyo, about 4 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.

Shōmyō-ji Temple
Photo: Higa4, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese称名寺
LocationKohinata, Tokyo
Nearest station (straight line)Edogawabashi Station – about 0.5 km
From Tokyo Stationabout 4 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 266 km (straight line)
From Sendai Stationabout 301 km (straight line)
Coordinates35.71109, 139.73884
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttp://www.smj.or.jp/

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