Takao-san Yakuō-in Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (47 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Takao-san Yakuō-in Temple is a Buddhist temple in Takaomachi, about 47 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 | 高尾山薬王院 |
| Location | Takaomachi |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Takaosan Station – about 0.8 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 47 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 221 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 325 km (straight line) |
| Established | 744 |
| Coordinates | 35.62586, 139.25023 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.takaosan.or.jp/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Takaosan 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (高尾山薬王院) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Takao – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Takao 599 Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Keio Takaosan Onsen – Hot spring, about 2 km away
- Takao Hikawa Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Takao Trick Art Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.