Shōrin-ji: Day Trip from Tokyo (37 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shōrin-ji is a Buddhist temple in Miyashiro, Saitama Prefecture, about 37 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 | 青林寺 |
| Location | Miyashiro, Saitama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tōbu-dōbutsu-kōen Station – about 1.6 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 37 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 270 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 273 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.01117, 139.72075 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Tōbu-dōbutsu-kōen Station, about 1.6 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (青林寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hōshō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Tobu Zoo – Park, less than 1 km away
- Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Himemiya Shrine (Miyashiro) – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Gosha Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.