Shōmyō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (39 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shōmyō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kanazawa-chō, Kanagawa Prefecture, about 39 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 | 称名寺 |
| Location | Kanazawa-chō, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Uminokōen-Shibaguchi Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 39 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 250 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 343 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1258 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 35.34418, 139.63039 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/kyoiku/bunkazai/sekai/shoumyouji.html |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Uminokōen-Shibaguchi Station, about 0.6 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 (称名寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kanazawa Bunko – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Umi no Kōen – Park, less than 1 km away
- Nōkendō Historic Site – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Seto Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Hakkeijima – Island, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.