Ekō-in, Tokyo

Name: Ekō-in
Address: 2-8-10 Ryogoku, Tokyo, 130-0026, Japan
Telephone: +81 3-3634-7776

#267 among attractions in Tokyo

Temple, Sacred and religious sites

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Facts and practical information

Ekō-in, also known as Honjo Ekō-in, is a Pure Land Buddhist temple in Ryōgoku, Tokyo. The formal name of the temple is Shoshūzan Muen-ji Ekō-in, reflecting its founding principle of Pariṇāmanā, or the spreading of Amida Buddha's benevolence to all souls of all living creatures. ()

Local name: 回向院 Completed: 1657 (367 years ago)Coordinates: 35°41'36"N, 139°47'31"E

Address

2-8-10 Ryogoku墨田区 (両国)Tokyo 130-0026 Japan

Contact

+81 3-3634-7776

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Day trips

Ekō-in – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Kiyosumi Garden, Edo-Tokyo Museum, Tokyo Anime Center.

~1990 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport
Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo
10 min walk • Ryōgoku Kokugikan, located in the bustling city of Tokyo, Japan, is a venue synonymous with the traditional and revered sport of sumo wrestling. Known as the spiritual home of sumo, this indoor arena is where enthusiasts and tourists alike gather to witness the...
1 miS
Park, Buddhist architecture, Garden
Kiyosumi Garden, Tokyo
25 min walk • Kiyosumi Garden is a serene oasis nestled within the bustling city of Tokyo, Japan. This traditional Japanese stroll garden, located in the Koto Ward, is a perfect embodiment of harmony and tranquility. The garden was originally established during the Edo Period...
~1640 ftNE
Contemporary museum charting Edo period
Edo-Tokyo Museum, Tokyo
8 min walk • The Edo-Tokyo Museum is a historical museum located at 1-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida-Ku, Tokyo in the Ryogoku district. The museum opened in March 1993 to preserve Edo's cultural heritage, and features city models of Edo and Tokyo between 1590 and 1964.
1.2 miNW
Museum, Shopping, Art museum
Tokyo Anime Center, Tokyo
30 min walk • The Tokyo Anime Center is a permanent facility that has been created to market anime to residents of Japan and foreign visitors. The facility hosts regular events, live radio interviews with creators and voice actors, and merchandising fairs. It includes the AKIBA3DTheater.
1.5 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Artizon Museum, Tokyo
39 min walk • Artizon Museum Aatizon Bijutukan, until 2018 Bridgestone Museum of Art, is an art museum in Tokyo, Japan. The museum was founded in 1952 by the founder of Bridgestone Tire Co. Ishibashi Shojiro.
1 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Sumida Triphony Hall, Tokyo
27 min walk • Sumida Triphony Hall is a concert hall in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. It opened in 1997 and has two auditoria; the main hall, with 1,801 seats; and the small hall, with 252 seats. It is the home of the New Japan Philharmonic.
0.5 miNE
Park
Yokoamichō Park, Tokyo
13 min walk • Yokoamichō Park is a public park in the Yokoami district of Sumida, Tokyo, Japan.
0.8 miSW
Temple
Suitengū, Tokyo
20 min walk • Suiten-gū, literally "Palace of the Water Deva", or "Palace of Suiten", is a Shinto shrine dedicated to four deities: Amenominakanushi Antoku Kenrenmon-in Nii No Ama "Suiten" is the Japanese name of the deity of Hindu origins Varuna, one of a series of Hindu deities whose worship entered Japan together with Buddhism.
0.5 miSW
Theater, Kabuki theatre, Concerts and shows
Meijiza, Tokyo
12 min walk • The Meiji-za is a theatre in Chūō, Tokyo, Japan. It was originally constructed in 1873. It presents kabuki and Western stage plays.
0.9 miNE
Area
Tokyo/Sumida, Tokyo
23 min walk • Sumida is a special ward located in Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. The English translation of its Japanese self-designation is Sumida City. As of May 1, 2015, the ward has an estimated population of 257,300, and a population density of 18,690 persons per km². The total area is 13.77 km².
1.1 miSW
35°41'14"N • 139°46'26"E
Yuito, Tokyo
28 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Business center

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ekō-in?

Nearby attractions include Ryōgoku, Tokyo (7 min walk), Edo-Tokyo Museum, Tokyo (8 min walk), Meijiza, Tokyo (12 min walk), Yokoamichō Park, Tokyo (13 min walk).

How to get to Ekō-in by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ekō-in:

Bus

江島杉山神社入口 • Lines: 墨田区内循環バス南部ルート（両国・錦糸町ルート） (2 min walk)
Ryogoku-eki-Nishiguchi • Lines: 墨田区内循環バス南部ルート（両国・錦糸町ルート） (4 min walk)

Train

Ryogoku (5 min walk)
Asakusabashi (13 min walk)

Metro

Ryogoku • Lines: E (10 min walk)
Hamacho • Lines: S (11 min walk)