Shōren-ji Temple (Kamakura): Day Trip from Tokyo (46 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shōren-ji Temple (Kamakura) is a Buddhist temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, about 46 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 | 青蓮寺 |
| Location | Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nishi-Kamakura Station – about 0.8 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 46 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 239 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 343 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.32588, 139.50824 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nishi-Kamakura Station, about 0.8 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 (青蓮寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kumano Shrines in Kamakura – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Ryūkō Myōjinsha – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Goryō Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Shinbayashi Park – Park, about 2 km away
- Komagata Shrine (Kamakura) – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.