Zenkō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (13 km from Tokyo Station)
Zenkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kawaguchi, Tokyo, about 13 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 善光寺 |
| Location | Kawaguchi, Tokyo |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kawaguchi Station – about 1.0 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 13 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 266 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 293 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1197 |
| Coordinates | 35.79383, 139.72128 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://zenkouzi.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kawaguchi Station, about 1.0 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 (善光寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kawaguchi Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Saishō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Naritasan Kawaguchi Bun-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Īzukahikawa Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kawaguchi Museum of Art – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.