Gokoku-ji, Tokyo

Name: Gokoku-ji
Address: 5-40-1 Otsuka, Tokyo, 112-0012, Japan
Telephone: +81 3-3941-0764

#148 among attractions in Tokyo

Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple

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Facts and practical information

Gokoku-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Tokyo's Bunkyō. ()

Local name: 護国寺 Completed: 1681 (343 years ago)Coordinates: 35°43'18"N, 139°43'34"E

Address

5-40-1 Otsuka豊島区 (li dao qu)Tokyo 112-0012 Japan

Contact

+81 3-3941-0764

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Namjatown, Otome Road, Ancient Orient Museum, Okuma Auditorium.

0.6 miNW
Amusement park
Namjatown, Tokyo
16 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Tokyo, Japan, Namjatown is an indoor amusement park that offers a unique blend of entertainment, dining, and quirky attractions. Located in the Sunshine City complex in Ikebukuro, Namjatown is a popular destination for both locals...
0.8 miNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Otome Road, Tokyo
20 min walk • Otome Road is a name given to an area of Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan that is a major shopping and cultural center for anime and manga aimed at women. The area is sometimes referred to as Fujoshi Street, referencing the name given to fans of yaoi.
0.6 miNW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Ancient Orient Museum, Tokyo
15 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Tokyo, Japan, the Ancient Orient Museum offers a captivating retreat for those intrigued by the rich history of the Asian continent. This museum, situated within the Sunshine City shopping mall in the special wards of Tokyo, provides an...
0.9 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Okuma Auditorium, Tokyo
24 min walk • The Ōkuma Auditorium, officially the Waseda University Ōkuma Memorial Hall, is a Tudor Gothic auditorium of Waseda University in Totsuka, Shinjuku, Tokyo.
0.5 miS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Mary's Cathedral, Tokyo
13 min walk • St. Mary's Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tokyo. It is located in the Sekiguchi neighborhood of Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan.
0.8 miNW
Park
Minami-Ikebukuro Park, Tokyo
21 min walk • Minami-Ikebukuro Park is a public park in Toshima, Tokyo, Japan. A cafe called RACINE FARM TO PARK is also on the premises.
~1930 ftNE
Cemetery
Otsuka Park, Tokyo
10 min walk • Otsuka Confucian Cemetery is a cemetery located in Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan containing the graves of a number of noted Confucian scholars from the Edo Period. It was designated a National Historic Site in 1921.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Historical place, Architecture
Hatoyama Hall, Tokyo
16 min walk • Hatoyama Hall, also known as the Otowa Palace, is a Western-style residence in Bunkyō, Tokyo commissioned in 1924 by Ichirō Hatoyama, and it was here that he helped form the present Liberal Democratic Party.
0.6 miS
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Eisei Bunko Museum, Tokyo
16 min walk • The Eisei Bunko Museum is a museum in Bunkyo-ku district in Tokyo, Japan. Its collection includes historical documents and artifacts, and works of fine art.
0.9 miS
Museum, History museum, Library
Waseda University Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum, Tokyo
23 min walk • The Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum of Waseda University is a university museum devoted to the history of drama, with facilities used for cultural performances from all over the world.
0.6 miS
Park, Buddhist architecture
Chinzan-sō Garden, Tokyo
17 min walk • Chinzan-sō Garden is a Japanese garden located in Bunkyō, Tokyo. Founded in 1877, the garden is rich in historic remains and artifacts. The garden is part of the Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo property and can be accessed by walking from Edogawabashi Station.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gokoku-ji?

Nearby attractions include Zōshigaya, Tokyo (8 min walk), Zoshigaya Missionary Museum, Tokyo (8 min walk), Zōshigaya Cemetery, Tokyo (9 min walk), Otsuka Park, Tokyo (10 min walk).

How to get to Gokoku-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gokoku-ji:

Metro

Gokokuji • Lines: Y (5 min walk)
Shin-otsuka • Lines: M (10 min walk)

Bus

大塚四丁目 • Lines: 都02 (8 min walk)
Otsuka-sanchome • Lines: 都02 (10 min walk)

Tram

Higashi-ikebukuro-yonchome • Lines: Sa (11 min walk)
Toden-zoshigaya • Lines: Sa (13 min walk)

Train

Ōtsuka (19 min walk)
Ikebukuro (27 min walk)