Yakuō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (34 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Yakuō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, about 34 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 | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 薬王寺 |
| Location | Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Minami-Furuya Station – about 1.4 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 34 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 251 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 289 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1596 |
| Coordinates | 35.90364, 139.50439 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Minami-Furuya Station, about 1.4 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (薬王寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hikawa Shrine (kawagoeshisenbamachi) – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Chōden-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Myōzen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Naka-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Senba Tōshō-gū – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.