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Zojoji Temple

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Zojoji Temple

増上寺

Tokyo · Kanto

Zojoji Temple is a significant Buddhist temple located in the heart of Tokyo, known for its beautiful architecture and serene atmosphere. It serves as the main temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism in the Kanto region and is surrounded by lush gardens and historical gravesites, including that of Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Why we picked it

Despite its historical importance, many tourists overlook it in favor of more famous sites like Senso-ji.

Best season
Spring · Autumn
Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.5· 12,480 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Tokugawa graves fee only, main temple free, combo 1000
Nearest station
Hamamatsuchō Station · 14 min walk
Website
zojoji.or.jp

Today

9:00–17:00Free

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

How to get there

From Tokyo Station · ~15 min by car

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