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Sōken-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (27 km from Tokyo Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Sōken-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, about 27 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.

Sōken-ji Temple
Photo: Abasaa, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese宗賢寺
LocationKashiwa, Chiba Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Sakasai Station – about 1.6 km
From Tokyo Stationabout 27 km (straight line)
From Sendai Stationabout 281 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 291 km (straight line)
Coordinates35.83292, 139.99744
MapOpen in Google Maps

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