Daishin-ji, Tokyo

Name: Daishin-ji
Address: Tokyo, Japan

#286 among attractions in Tokyo

Temple, Sacred and religious sites

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Hōtōzan Hōju-in Daishin-ji, abbreviated Daishin-ji, is a Buddhist temple of the Jōdo sect in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. In 1611, the founder, Ryō-kō Shōnin, was given land for the temple in Minami Hatchōbori by the Tokugawa shogunate. The temple was originally named Hōtōzan. In 1635, it was relocated to its present site in Mita 4 chōme by order of the government, to accommodate the continuing expansion of Edo. In 1636, Ishimura Genzaemon, considered the first shamisen craftsman in Edo, was buried in the temple. From Ishimura Omi, the graves of eleven generations of the family were also constructed there. For this reason, the temple is sometimes nicknamed "The Shamisen Temple." ()

Local name: 大信寺 Coordinates: 35°38'37"N, 139°44'13"E

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港区 (三田)Tokyo Japan

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

Nearby attractions include: Aqua Park Shinagawa, Takanawa Residence, Sengaku-ji, Tōzen-ji.

1.1 miS
Amusement park
Aqua Park Shinagawa, Tokyo
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~1030 ftS
Palace
Takanawa Residence, Tokyo
5 min walk • The Takanawa Imperial Residence is an Imperial residence in Tokyo. From 1931 to 2004, it was the residence of Nobuhito, Prince Takamatsu and his spouse, Kikuko, Princess Takamatsu. On March 31, 2020, the Emperor emeritus Akihito and the Empress emerita Michiko moved in.
0.4 miS
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Sengaku-ji, Tokyo
11 min walk • Sengaku-ji is a Buddhist temple belonging to the Sōtō school of Japanese Zen located in the Takanawa neighborhood of Minato-ku, near Sengakuji Station and Shinagawa Station, Tokyo, Japan.
0.7 miS
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Tōzen-ji, Tokyo
17 min walk • Tōzen-ji, is a Buddhist temple located in Takanawa, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The temple belongs to the Myōshin-ji branch of the Rinzai school of Japanese Zen.
~1200 ftE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Mita Hachiman Jinja, Tokyo
6 min walk • Mita Hachiman Jinja is a Shinto shrine in Mita 3-7-16, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Its festival is on 15 August. God's Name: Hondawakeno Mikoto, Amenokoyaneno Mikoto, Takenouchi Sukuneno Mikoto Shrines in precincts: Gokō Inari Jinja, Mikage Jinja Facilities in precincts: Kaguraden, Chōzuya, Shamusho.
0.4 miSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Maruyama Shrine, Tokyo
11 min walk • Maruyama Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Takanawa, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The shrine was established in 1179.
~1180 ftE
Park
Kamezuka Park, Tokyo
6 min walk • Kamezuka Park is a children's park in Minato Ward Mita 4-16-20 in Tokyo in Japan. A literal translation of its name is “turtle tomb park”. It lies on the Tsuki no Misaki plateau. A Japanese temple, Saikai-ji, is next to the park.
0.7 miN
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Zenpuku-ji, Tokyo
19 min walk • Zenpuku-ji, also known as Azabu-san, is a Jōdo Shinshū temple located in the Azabu district of Tokyo, Japan. It is one of the oldest Tokyo temples, after Asakusa.
0.6 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Takanawa Shrine, Tokyo
15 min walk • Takanawa Shrine is a Shintō shrine which exists in Tokyo Minato Ward Takanawa 2-chome 14-18. It was established in the Meio years. January 24 of 2 of Koka a fire broke out, except to the stone gate and Otorii, all buildings burned. The present main hall of the shrine was built in 1980.
0.6 miNE
Neighbourhood
Shiba, Tokyo
16 min walk • Shiba is an area of Minato ward in Tokyo, Japan and one of districts in the Shiba area.
0.6 miS
Temple
Koyasan Tokyo Betsuin, Tokyo
16 min walk • Koyasan Tokyo Betsuin is a temple located at Minato Ward Takanawa 3-15-18 in Tokyo. The persuasion is a Koyamsan Shingon Sect and the principal image is Kūkai. It stands next to the Takanawa Police Station.

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Which popular attractions are close to Daishin-ji?

Nearby attractions include Gyoran-ji, Tokyo (2 min walk), Yūrei zaka, Tokyo (3 min walk), Tsuki no Misaki, Tokyo (5 min walk), Takanawa Residence, Tokyo (5 min walk).

How to get to Daishin-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Daishin-ji:

Bus

Gyoranzaka-shita • Lines: 東98, 田87 (2 min walk)
魚藍坂下 • Lines: 反96, 品97, 東98 (2 min walk)

Metro

Shirokane-takanawa • Lines: I, N (5 min walk)
Sengakuji • Lines: A, Al, Ks-Ae (10 min walk)

Train

Takanawa Gateway (16 min walk)
Tamachi (16 min walk)

Light rail

Shibaura-futo • Lines: U (30 min walk)