Kenchū-ji, Nagoya

Name: Kenchū-ji
Address: Nagoya, Japan
Telephone: +81 52-935-3845

#31 among attractions in Nagoya

Temple, Buddhist architecture

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Kenchū-ji is a Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple in Tsutsui, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, central Japan. Starting in the Edo period, the mausoleums of the lords of the Owari Domain were located there, making it the Bodaiji of the Owari Tokugawa family. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°10'45"N, 136°55'37"E

Address

東区 (あずま区)Nagoya Japan

Contact

+81 52-935-3845

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

Nearby attractions include: Nagoya Dome, Tokugawa Art Museum, Nagoya City Hall, Nagoya TV Tower.

1.2 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Nagoya Dome, Nagoya
32 min walk • Nagoya Dome, a prominent feature in the cityscape of Nagoya, Japan, stands as a testament to the country's passion for sports and entertainment. This massive indoor sporting arena, with its distinctive geodesic dome design, has become a hub for baseball enthusiasts...
0.5 miNE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Tokugawa Art Museum, Nagoya
12 min walk • The Tokugawa Art Museum stands as a cultural beacon in Nagoya, Japan, offering a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of the Tokugawa shogunate. Established in 1935, the museum is dedicated to preserving the artifacts of the Owari branch, one of the three major branches...
1.2 miW
Architecture, City hall
Nagoya City Hall, Nagoya
31 min walk • Nagoya City Hall is the administrative center of Nagoya, a prominent city located in the Aichi Prefecture of Japan. This historic building serves as the hub for the city's municipal affairs and is a notable landmark in the region.
1.2 miSW
Tower, Observation decks and towers
Nagoya TV Tower, Nagoya
30 min walk • The Nagoya TV Tower, a prominent feature of the Nagoya skyline, stands as an iconic landmark in the heart of the city. This steel lattice tower, which soars to a height of 180 meters, was constructed in 1954, making it the oldest TV tower in Japan.
1.1 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Aichi Arts Center, Nagoya
28 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Nagoya, the Aichi Arts Center serves as a cultural beacon, casting a spotlight on the vibrant arts scene in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture. This multifaceted institution, much more than a mere museum, is a dynamic hub for artistic...
0.7 miW
Church
Catholic Chikaramachi Church, Nagoya
19 min walk • The Catholic Chikaramachi Church is one of the oldest Christian churches in the city of Nagoya, central Japan. The official name is Church of Our Lady.
1.1 miW
City hall
Aichi Prefectural Government Office, Nagoya
29 min walk • The Aichi Prefectural Government Office is the main building of the government of Aichi Prefecture. It is located in the city of Nagoya.
0.5 miS
Church
St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Nagoya
13 min walk • Nunoike Church, officially the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul, is the main cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nagoya in central Japan.
1.3 miSW
Park
Hisaya Ōdori Park, Nagoya
33 min walk • The Hisaya-ōdōri Park is located in Sakae, Nagoya, in central Japan.
0.4 miNE
Park, Buddhist architecture, Garden
Tokugawa Garden, Nagoya
12 min walk • The Tokugawa Garden is a Japanese garden in the city of Nagoya, central Japan. It is located next to the Tokugawa Art Museum.
~1410 ftNE
Museum
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Money Museum, Nagoya
7 min walk • The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Money Museum is a numismatic museum located in Nagoya, central Japan. As "Tokai Bank Money Museum", it opened in 1961. After a name change due to bank mergers, the present name was adopted in 2006. In 2009, it relocated to its present location near the Akatsuka-shirakabe bus stop on Dekimachi-dori.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kenchū-ji?

Nearby attractions include Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Money Museum, Nagoya (7 min walk), Tokugawa Garden, Nagoya (12 min walk), Hōsa Library, Nagoya (12 min walk), Tokugawa Art Museum, Nagoya (12 min walk).

How to get to Kenchū-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kenchū-ji:

Bus

山口町 • Lines: 基幹2 (7 min walk)
Akatsukashirakabe • Lines: 基幹2 (10 min walk)

Metro

Kurumamichi • Lines: S (12 min walk)
Chikusa • Lines: H (16 min walk)

Train

Chikusa (16 min walk)
Morishita (17 min walk)