Ryūsen-ji, Tokyo

Name: Ryūsen-ji
Address: Tokyo, Japan

#487 among attractions in Tokyo

Buddhist architecture, Temple

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Ryūsenji also known as the Meguro Fudō is a Buddhist temple located in Meguro, Tokyo, Japan. The temple currently belongs to the Tendai school of Japanese Buddhism, and its main image is a hibutsu statue of Fudō-myōō. The temple is 18th of the Kantō Sanjūroku Fudō pilgrimage route of 36 temples in the Kantō region dedicated to Fudō-myōō. ()

Local name: 瀧泉寺 Completed: 808 (1217 years ago)Coordinates: 35°37'31"N, 139°42'40"E

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目黒区 (下目黒)Tokyo Japan

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Ryūsen-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, Meguro Parasitological Museum, Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, Matsuoka Museum of Art.

1.1 miN
Museum, Art museum
Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, Tokyo
29 min walk • The Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, nestled in the vibrant city of Tokyo, Japan, is a haven for photography enthusiasts and a testament to the art of visual storytelling. Established with the aim of being a comprehensive center for photography and imaging, this museum...
0.5 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Meguro Parasitological Museum, Tokyo
13 min walk • Nestled in the quiet residential neighborhood of Meguro, Tokyo, lies a unique and somewhat eerie attraction: the Meguro Parasitological Museum. This specialized institution, the only one of its kind in the world, offers visitors an in-depth and often hair-raising...
0.9 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, Tokyo
24 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Tokyo, the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum offers an artistic oasis amid the city's bustling streets. This museum, located in one of Tokyo's special wards, is as much a work of art as the exhibits it houses.
1.2 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Matsuoka Museum of Art, Tokyo
31 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, the Matsuoka Museum of Art stands as a beacon of cultural and artistic heritage. This exquisite museum, which opened its doors in 1975, is the brainchild of the late Seijiro Matsuoka, an industrialist and art connoisseur who desired...
0.9 miNE
Museum
Institute for Nature Study, Tokyo
24 min walk • Nestled in the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, the Institute for Nature Study offers a tranquil retreat from the city's relentless pace. This nature preserve, situated in the special wards of Tokyo, Japan, serves as an oasis of biodiversity amidst urban development...
0.4 miW
Park
Rinshi-no-mori Park, Tokyo
12 min walk • Rinshi-no-mori Park is a public park that straddles the wards of Meguro and Shinagawa in Tokyo, Japan. The park's name derives from the Japanese term ringyo shikenba, meaning an experimental forestry station.
0.7 miN
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Meguro Museum of Art, Tokyo
18 min walk • The Meguro Museum of Art, Tokyo is an art gallery in Meguro, Tokyo, Japan. The building was opened in November 1987. Designed by Nihon Sekkei, it is of reinforced concrete construction, with one basement floor and three floors above ground, and has floor space of 4059 square metres.
1.1 miNW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Yūtenji, Tokyo
28 min walk • Yūtenji is a temple of the Pure Land Sect of Buddhism in Nakameguro, Meguro, Tokyo, Japan. In 1718, the 3rd year of the Kyōhō era, the 36th Buddhist monk of Zōjōji called Yūten died.
0.4 miNW
Neighbourhood
Shimomeguro, Tokyo
11 min walk • Shimomeguro is a district located in the eastern portion of Meguro, Tokyo, Japan. It consists of 1- to 6-chōme. Shimomeguro is home to Ryūsenji, also known as Meguro Fudo.
1 miNE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Hatakeyama Memorial Museum of Fine Art, Tokyo
26 min walk • The Hatakeyama Memorial Museum of Fine Art is a private museum established in October 1964 in Tokyo, Japan.
1.1 miNW
Neighbourhood
Nakameguro, Tokyo
30 min walk • Nakameguro is a residential district of Meguro, Tokyo. It is popular for its unique boutique cafes and stores, and the area near the Meguro River is a popular hanami destination in mid-spring. The district is situated along Yamate Dōri Ave and on the southern region of Komazawa Dōri Ave.

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Which popular attractions are close to Ryūsen-ji?

Nearby attractions include Nishigotanda, Tokyo (4 min walk), Shimomeguro, Tokyo (11 min walk), Rinshi-no-mori Park, Tokyo (12 min walk), Meguro Parasitological Museum, Tokyo (13 min walk).

How to get to Ryūsen-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ryūsen-ji:

Bus

西五反田四丁目 • Lines: 渋72 (2 min walk)
不動尊門前 • Lines: 渋72 (3 min walk)

Train

Fudo-mae (3 min walk)
Musashi-koyama (13 min walk)

Metro

Meguro • Lines: I, Mg, N (15 min walk)
Gotanda • Lines: A (20 min walk)