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Zojo-ji, Tokyo

, Minato City, Tokyo

Description

Zōjō-ji is a temple of the Jōdo-shū sect of Buddhism within the Shiba Park in Tokyo. It is best known for housing the mausoleum of six of the Tokugawa shoguns. The Sangedatsumon, the main gate, is a two-storey wooden structure from 1622 (the oldest surviving in Tokyo) whilst the other structures are post-WW2 reconstructions, including Hondo (the Main Hall).

Access & Transport

The temple is in the Shiba neighbourhood of Minato, next to the Tokyo Tower and Shiba Park. The Shibakoen and Onarimon metro stations, on the Mita Line (I), are both 300m away. For wheelchair users, it is best to enter from the side street instead of the main gate.

Instructions & Recommendations

Different opening hours and admission fees apply for visiting the museum and the Taitoku-in Mausoleum. At the time of this review update, the fees 500 yen for the mausoleum, 700 yen for the museum, and 1000 yen for a combined ticket.

Meta review

Often listed and rated as one of the best temples in Tokyo, visitors enjoy the peaceful grounds and main hall, the historical aspect with the mausoleum, and the photo shot of the temple with the Tokyo Tower in the background.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral + green spaces. Part of the city's architectural, historical and cultural heritages.

Conclusion

Zōjō-ji is arguably one of Tokyo's main religious complexes and is worth a visit. However, those who have toured some of the main sights in Japan should not set their expectations too high. We recommend the mausoleum and museum visit for those with historical inclinations.

Key positive

Historical background

Impressive main hall

Key negative

None

Suitability

No restrictions and mostly accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
The museum inside is open 10h00-15h00/16h00 (closed on Tuesdays) and the main hall 06h00-17h30

av. transport time:0h 25m

est. visit time:0h 45m

Regulated hours

Monday09:00 - 17:00

Tuesday06:00 - 17:00

Wednesday06:00 - 17:00

Thursday06:00 - 17:00

Friday06:00 - 17:00

Saturday06:00 - 17:00

Sunday06:00 - 17:00

Pricing
There is a fee for the museum inside
Free

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