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Shōō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (11 km from Tokyo Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Shōō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Suginami, Tokyo, about 11 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.

Shōō-ji Temple
Photo: Asanagi, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese松応寺
LocationSuginami, Tokyo
Nearest station (straight line)Shin-Kōenji Station – about 0.3 km
From Tokyo Stationabout 11 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 258 km (straight line)
From Sendai Stationabout 305 km (straight line)
Established1656
Coordinates35.69982, 139.65124
MapOpen in Google Maps

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