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San'en-zan Kodo-in Zojoji Temple

At the base of Tokyo Tower, there is a Buddhist temple connected to the family of the Tokugawa Shogunate.

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Located at the base of Tokyo Tower is Zojoji, an Omotoyama temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism.
Enshrined in Zojoji's Ankokuden Hall is the hidden black image of Buddha worshipped by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo period. Since he won one battle after after another, visiting this temple is said to increase the chance of victory.
The temple grounds feature the "Sangedatsumon," which represent the three types of training to attain enlightenment and liberation from worldly desires: "Kumon," "Muso-mon," and "Mugan-mon." These gates are also commonly known as the "Sanmon." There are also important cultural properties such as the Tokugawa shogunate family gravesite.
Surrounded by skyscrapers, spend a calm and quiet moment in the middle of the city.

Highlights

  • Many tourists combine a visit here with a trip to Tokyo Tower.
  • In spring, enjoy the collaboration of Zojoji Temple, Tokyo Tower and Sakura.
  • The hidden black image of Buddha is visible 3 times a year, on the 15th of January, May, and September.

Photos

  • Zojoji Temple and Tokyo Tower

    Zojoji Temple and Tokyo Tower

  • Sangedatsumon Gate

    Sangedatsumon Gate

  • The Daiden, or Main Hall

    The Daiden, or Main Hall

  • It's stunningly beautiful during the cherry blossom season.

    It's stunningly beautiful during the cherry blossom season.

  • The Grave of Tokugawa Ieyasu

    The Grave of Tokugawa Ieyasu

  • The Former Main Gate of Taitokuin Mausoleum, located within the grounds of Zojoji Temple.

    The Former Main Gate of Taitokuin Mausoleum, located within the grounds of Zojoji Temple.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)

A

English, Chinese and Korean are available.

Q

|Do you have temple’s red ink stamps?

A

Yes, we do. They are available at the Ankokuden from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Q

Is parking available?

A

There is no parking lot, so please use public transportation.

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Not available.

Reviews

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  • 謝心婕

    到了寺廟有股寧靜的氣息,也看到了一旁的東京鐵搭,讓人忍不住多拍了幾張

Details

Name in Japanese
三縁山広度院増上寺
Postal Code
105-0011
Address
4-7-35 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Telephone
03-3432-1431 (9:00am - 5:00pm)
Closed
No holidays
Hours
9:00am-5:00pm
*Hours may change on the New Year Holiday
Admission
Free
Access
(1) About 10 minutes on foot from Hamamatsu-cho Station on the JR Yamanote Line, the Keihin Tohoku Line, and the Tokyo Monorail
(2) About 3 minutes on foot from Onarimon Station on the Toei Subway Mita Line and 3 minutes on foot from Shiba Park
(3) About 5 minutes on foot from Daimon Station on the Toei Subway Asakusa Line
(4) About 7 minutes on foot from Akanebashi Station on the Toei Subway Oedo Line
Official Website
Official Website (English)