Takao Shrine: Day Trip from Tokyo (117 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Takao Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Nikkō-shi, Tochigi Prefecture, about 117 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 髙靇神社 |
| Location | Nikkō-shi, Tochigi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ōkuwa Station – about 5.1 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 117 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 197 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 311 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.73083, 139.75622 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://takaokami.skr.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ōkuwa Station, about 5.1 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 (髙靇神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sanuki kannon-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Shimotsuke Koyama Castle – Castle, about 5 km away
- Hōtoku Ninomiya Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
- Nyorai-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
- Shioya Town General Park – Park, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.