Jōkan-ji, Tokyo

Name: Jōkan-ji
Address: 2-1-12 Minamisenju, Tokyo, 116-0003, Japan
Telephone: +81 3-3801-6870

#414 among attractions in Tokyo

Temple, Theme park, Amusement park

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Jōkan-ji is a Buddhist temple in Tokyo, Japan. Its cemetery houses the remains and spirits of about 25,000 prostitutes and fire victims of the Yoshiwara quarter of the Edo period. A memorial to the dead was consecrated in the Meiji era. ()

Local name: 浄閑寺 Coordinates: 35°43'51"N, 139°47'35"E

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2-1-12 Minamisenju荒川区 (南千住)Tokyo 116-0003 Japan

Contact

+81 3-3801-6870

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

Nearby attractions include: Tokyo National Museum, Sensō-ji, National Museum of Western Art, National Museum of Nature and Science.

1.3 miSW
Grand site for Japanese art and antiques
Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo
32 min walk • The Tokyo National Museum, standing as a cultural beacon in the vibrant city of Tokyo, Japan, is the country's oldest and largest museum. Established in 1872, this prestigious institution is dedicated to preserving and displaying a comprehensive collection of art...
1.2 miS
Historic temple to the goddess of mercy
Sensō-ji, Tokyo
30 min walk • Sensō-ji, an ancient Buddhist temple located in the historic Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan, is the city's oldest and one of its most significant religious sites. The temple, associated with the Bodhisattva Kannon, or Avalokitesvara, attracts millions of visitors...
1.4 miSW
National museum for western art
National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo
37 min walk • The National Museum of Western Art, nestled in the vibrant city of Tokyo, Japan, stands as a cultural beacon for art enthusiasts and historians alike. This museum, designed by the renowned French architect Le Corbusier, is a treasure trove of Western art from the late...
1.4 miSW
Museum with an array of science exhibits
National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo
35 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, the National Museum of Nature and Science stands as a bastion of knowledge and a celebration of Earth's history and the wonders of the natural world. This esteemed institution, located in the vibrant Ueno Park, offers a rich tapestry of...
1.1 miS
Amusement park with rides and restaurants
Hanayashiki, Tokyo
28 min walk • Hanayashiki, nestled in the vibrant Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan, holds the distinguished title of the country's oldest amusement park. With a history stretching back to 1853, it originally began as a flower park but has since evolved into a cherished urban...
1 miS
Hub for cookware and restaurant supplies
Kappabashi-dori, Tokyo
26 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Tokyo, Japan, Kappabashi-dori stands as a unique and vibrant shopping district, renowned for its extensive range of kitchenware and restaurant supplies. This street, often referred to as Kitchen Town, stretches approximately 800 meters...
1.6 miSW
Zoo, Park, Outdoor activities
Ueno Zoo, Tokyo
41 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant district of Taito in Tokyo, Ueno Zoo stands as a cherished urban oasis and Japan's oldest zoo, having opened its doors in 1882. Spanning over 35 acres, this verdant enclave offers refuge to over 3,000 animals from around the world, making it a...
1.1 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Asakusa Shrine, Tokyo
29 min walk • Asakusa Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan. Also known as Sanja-sama, it is one of the most famous Shinto shrines in the city. The shrine honors the three men who founded the Sensō-ji. Asakusa Shrine is part of a larger grouping of sacred buildings in the area.
1.5 miSW
Museum with classical and contemporary art
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Tokyo
38 min walk • The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum is an art museum in Tokyo, Japan. It is one of Japan's many museums which are supported by a prefectural government. The current structure, designed by Kunio Maekawa, was completed in 1975. The museum is located in Ueno Park.
1.2 miS
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Amuse Museum, Tokyo
30 min walk • The Textile Culture and Ukiyo-e Art Museum – Amuse Museum, or simply Amuse Museum, is a private museum specializing in Japanese textile culture and ukiyo-e. It opened on 1 November 2009 in Asakusa, Tokyo, not too far from Ueno Park, where multiple other museums are located.
1.5 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Tokyo
39 min walk • The Tokyo Bunka Kaikan is a Japanese concert hall located in Ueno Park, Taitō, Tokyo. Designed by Japanese architect Kunio Maekawa, it was built in 1961 and renovated in 1998–99. Its larger hall seats 2303 people, and its small hall seats 649. It is operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jōkan-ji?

Nearby attractions include Kozukappara execution grounds, Katsushika (7 min walk), Yoshiwara, Katsushika (13 min walk), Asakusa Mosque, Tokyo (20 min walk), Arakawa Nature Park, Katsushika (21 min walk).

How to get to Jōkan-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jōkan-ji:

Bus

Minowa Station • Lines: ぐるーりめぐりん, 北めぐりん「根岸」, 北めぐりん「浅草回り」, 草43, 草63 (4 min walk)
Minowabashi • Lines: 草43 (3 min walk)

Tram

Minowabashi • Lines: Sa (4 min walk)
Arakawa-nichome • Lines: Sa (19 min walk)

Metro

Minowa • Lines: H, H-Ts, Ts;H (4 min walk)
Minami-senju • Lines: H, H-Ts, Ts;H (9 min walk)

Train

Minami-Senju (10 min walk)
Senjuohashi (22 min walk)