Tendai-ji Temple (Iwate): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Tendai-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ninohe, Iwate Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 217 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 天台寺 |
| Location | Ninohe, Iwate Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ichinohe Station – about 9.5 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 217 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 319 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 517 km (straight line) |
| Established | 728 |
| Coordinates | 40.19833, 141.18656 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://tendaiji.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 Ichinohe Station, about 9.5 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 (天台寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Jōhōji Castle – Castle, about 3 km away
- Nitadori-hachimangū – Shinto shrine, about 7 km away
- Goshono Jōmon Park – Museum, about 10 km away
- Mount Inaniwa – Mountain, about 12 km away
- Kunohe Castle – Castle, about 13 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.