Kisshō-ji, Tokyo

Name: Kisshō-ji
Address: Tokyo, Japan

#462 among attractions in Tokyo

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Kisshō-ji, also Kichijō-ji is a Buddhist Temple located in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan. It was founded in 1458, during the Muromachi period. ()

Local name: 吉祥寺 Coordinates: 35°43'39"N, 139°45'11"E

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文京区 (本駒込)Tokyo Japan

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

Nearby attractions include: Ueno Zoo, Tōyō Bunko, Daimyo Clock Museum, Rikugi-en Gardens.

1.3 miSE
Zoo, Park, Outdoor activities
Ueno Zoo, Tokyo
32 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...
~1880 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Tōyō Bunko, Tokyo
10 min walk • Nestled in the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, Japan, Tōyō Bunko stands as a beacon of cultural enrichment and intellectual pursuit. This cultural institute is a treasure trove for scholars, historians, and curious tourists alike, boasting a rich collection that...
0.8 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Daimyo Clock Museum, Tokyo
22 min walk • Tucked away in the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, the Daimyo Clock Museum offers a unique glimpse into the passage of time through the art of horology. This specialized museum, nestled in the special wards of Tokyo, Japan, is a treasure trove for those fascinated by the...
0.6 miNW
Classical garden with a pond and teahouses
Rikugi-en Gardens, Tokyo
16 min walk • Nestled in the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, the Rikugi-en Gardens offer a tranquil escape with their meticulously maintained landscapes that embody the essence of traditional Japanese garden design. Created in the Edo period, around the year 1700, by Yanagisawa...
1 miSE
Museum
Yayoi Museum, Tokyo
27 min walk • The Yayoi 2-chome site is the name for an archaeological site with the trace of a Yayoi period settlement located in the Mukogaoka neighborhood of Yayoi, in Bunkyō, Tokyo in the Kantō region of Japan. It received protection as a National Historic Site in 1976.
0.9 miE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Asakura Museum of Sculpture, Tokyo
23 min walk • Asakura Museum of Sculpture or Asakura Choso Museum is a museum in Tokyo that showcases the sculptures and life work of Fumio Asakura. The art museum is located specifically in the Yanaka neighborhood of Taito, in Tokyo. The museum opened in 1967 after Asakura's death.
1.5 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Tokyo
40 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.
0.6 miSE
Shrine with torii-lined pathways
Nezu Shrine, Tokyo
16 min walk • Nezu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Bunkyō ward of Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1705, it is one of the oldest places of worship in the city, and several of the buildings on the shrine grounds have been designated as Important Cultural Property.
1.1 miSE
Tower, Gothic Revival architecture
Yasuda Auditorium, Tokyo
28 min walk • Yasuda Auditorium is a building and clock tower at the center of the Hongō campus of the University of Tokyo. It serves as the central symbol of the campus, where special events and graduation ceremonies are held.
1.1 miN
Park, Garden
Kyū-Furukawa Gardens, Tokyo
29 min walk • Kyū-Furukawa Gardens is a Tokyo metropolitan park in Nishigahara, Kita, Tokyo. The park includes a Western-style mansion, a Western-style rose garden, and a Japanese-style garden, all of which were built in early 20th century.
0.7 miSW
Park, Botanical garden
Koishikawa Yojosho, Tokyo
19 min walk • The Koishikawa Yojosho was a Japanese hospital located in Koishikawa, Edo, in what is now the Bunkyō municipality of the Tokyo Metropolis of modern Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kisshō-ji?

Nearby attractions include Tōyō Bunko, Tokyo (10 min walk), Rikugi-en Gardens, Tokyo (16 min walk), Nezu Shrine, Tokyo (16 min walk), Yanesen, Tokyo (18 min walk).

How to get to Kisshō-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kisshō-ji:

Bus

Kichijojimae • Lines: 茶51 (1 min walk)
Komagome-Fujimae • Lines: 茶51 (5 min walk)

Metro

Hon-komagome • Lines: N (5 min walk)
Hakusan • Lines: I (11 min walk)

Train

Komagome (19 min walk)
Nishi-Nippori (22 min walk)

Light rail

Nishi-nippori • Lines: Nt (25 min walk)
Nippori • Lines: Nt (27 min walk)