Tenso Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (15 km from Tokyo Station)
Tenso Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Nerima, Tokyo, about 15 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.

| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 天祖神社 |
| Location | Nerima, Tokyo |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Chikatetsu-Akatsuka Station – about 0.7 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 15 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 259 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 299 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.76407, 139.64185 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Chikatetsu-Akatsuka Station, about 0.7 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (天祖神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Atago Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Akinohi Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Hikarigaoka Park – Park, about 1 km away
- Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Aizen-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.