Washinomiya Shrine: Day Trip from Tokyo (48 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Washinomiya Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kuki, Saitama Prefecture, about 48 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 | 鷲宮神社 |
| Location | Kuki, Saitama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Washinomiya Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 48 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 264 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 271 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 36.09992, 139.65492 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.washinomiyajinja.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Washinomiya Station, about 0.4 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 (鷲宮神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kuki City Community Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Satoe Memorial Art Museum of 21st Century – Museum, about 1 km away
- Enkō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Shinmei-sha – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Daikō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.