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Shōsan-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (5 km from Tokyo Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Shōsan-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Minato, Tokyo, about 5 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.

Shōsan-ji Temple
Photo: Higa4, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese正山寺
LocationMinato, Tokyo
Nearest station (straight line)Shirokane-takanawa Station – about 0.4 km
From Tokyo Stationabout 5 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 264 km (straight line)
From Sendai Stationabout 308 km (straight line)
Established1610
Coordinates35.64227, 139.73842
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttps://www.shosanji.jp/

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