Yūkoku-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (62 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Yūkoku-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kumagaya, about 62 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 | 熊谷寺 |
| Location | Kumagaya |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kami-Kumagaya Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 62 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 251 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 270 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.14664, 139.38303 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://yukokuji.com/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kami-Kumagaya Station, about 0.5 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 (熊谷寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Chikagata Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Seikei-en – Garden, less than 1 km away
- Takagi Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Joju-in – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Inari Shrine (kumagayashikoezuka) – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.