Tsurugaoka Hachimangū: Day Trip from Tokyo (44 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Tsurugaoka Hachimangū is a Shinto shrine in Yukinoshita, Kanagawa Prefecture, about 44 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 | 鶴岡八幡宮 |
| Location | Yukinoshita, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kamakura Station – about 0.9 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 44 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 244 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 347 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1063 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan, Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 1,600 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.32608, 139.55642 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.hachimangu.or.jp |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kamakura Station, about 0.9 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 (鶴岡八幡宮) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kamakura Museum of National Treasures – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura & Hayama – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Myōden-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- British Antique Museum Kamakura – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Shirahata Shrine (Kamakura Hokkedo Ruins) – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.