Shōmyō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (70 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shōmyō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Yūki-shi, Ibaraki Prefecture, about 70 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 | Yūki-shi, Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yūki Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 70 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 235 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 298 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1216 |
| Coordinates | 36.30256, 139.87247 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yūki Station, about 0.5 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (称名寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Takeda Suga Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Yuki Castle – Castle, about 1 km away
- Takahashi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Atago Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Yūki temple ruins – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.