Shōmyō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (42 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shōmyō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, about 42 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 | Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kita-Kamakura Station – about 2.0 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 42 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 245 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 345 km (straight line) |
| Established | 818 |
| Coordinates | 35.34322, 139.56608 |
| 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 Kita-Kamakura Station, about 2.0 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
- Sanzaga-ike Forest Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Sanzaga-ike – Lake, less than 1 km away
- Yokohama City Archaeological Research Center – Museum, about 1 km away
- Mount Ōhira – Mountain, about 1 km away
- Kakuon-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.