Yōju-in Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (37 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Yōju-in Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, about 37 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 | 養寿院 |
| Location | Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tanomozawa Station – about 1.1 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 37 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 250 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 288 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1244 |
| Coordinates | 35.92406, 139.48072 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://yojuin.or.jp/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Tanomozawa Station, about 1.1 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 (養寿院) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kawagoe Festival Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Gyōden-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Museum of Kurazukuri – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Ōsawa Residence – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Honnō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.