Yakushi-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (47 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Yakushi-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ushiku, Ibaraki Prefecture, about 47 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 | 薬師寺 |
| Location | Ushiku, Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ushiku Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 47 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 262 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 308 km (straight line) |
| Established | 816 |
| Coordinates | 35.98022, 140.13778 |
| 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 Ushiku Station, about 0.6 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 (薬師寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shutoku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Lake Ushiku – Lake, about 4 km away
- Onabake Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Nenkō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
- Warp Station Edo – Park, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.