Mangan-ji

#42 among destinations in Japan

Temple, Buddhist architecture

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Mangan-ji, nestled in the tranquil residential district of Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan, is a historic temple that offers a serene escape from the bustling city life. This Buddhist temple, which is not as widely known as some of Japan's more famous religious sites, provides a unique and intimate experience for visitors and locals alike.

The temple's origins date back to the Edo period, and it has since been a place of spiritual significance and community gathering. Mangan-ji is characterized by its traditional Japanese architecture and well-preserved grounds, which include a main hall, a pagoda, and beautifully landscaped gardens that change with the seasons, offering a picturesque setting for reflection and meditation.

While Mangan-ji may not boast the grandeur of larger temples in Japan, it holds its own charm and a sense of peace that is often hard to find in the urban environment. The temple is known for its annual events and festivals, which are imbued with local customs and practices, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in authentic Japanese culture.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°36'36"N, 139°38'59"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Gotoh Museum, Komazawa Olympic Park, Hasegawa Machiko Art Museum, Futako-Tamagawa Rise.

0.8 miW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Gotoh Museum, Tokyo
22 min walk • The Gotoh Museum is a private museum in the Kaminoge district of Setagaya on the southwest periphery of Tokyo. It was opened in 1960, displaying the private collection of Keita Gotō, chairman of the Tokyu Group.
1.2 miNE
Park, Sport complex
Komazawa Olympic Park, Tokyo
32 min walk • Komazawa Olympic Park located on land in both Meguro and Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan, is a sports facility that was constructed for the 1964 Summer Olympics.
1.3 miN
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Hasegawa Machiko Art Museum, Tokyo
33 min walk • The Hasegawa Machiko Art Museum is an art museum in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. From 1946 until 1974, Machiko Hasegawa drew the comic strip Sazae-san about an ordinary Japanese family led by a good-natured mother and wife, Sazae.
1.2 miW
Skyscraper
Futako-Tamagawa Rise, Chōfu
31 min walk • The Futako-Tamagawa Rise complex comprises an upscale retail shopping series, high-rise apartment towers, and cultural space near the Futako-Tamagawa Station/transportation hub.
0.7 miSW
Temple
Zenyōmitsu-ji, Tokyo
19 min walk • Zenyōmitsu-ji is a Buddhist temple in the Setagaya ward of Tokyo, Japan. The temple follows the Shingon creed of Vajrayana Buddhism, which attaches particular importance to the origins of Buddhism and its manifestation throughout history.
0.8 miS
Universities and schools
Tokyo City University, Kawasaki
21 min walk • Tokyo City University, often called Toshi-dai or TCU for short, is an engineering, environmental and information sciences focused private university located in Tokyo, Japan. The university has four campuses, the Setagaya campus close to the Tama River at Oyamadai, Setagaya, Tokyo being the main campus.
0.8 miN
Universities and schools
Nippon Sport Science University, Chōfu
21 min walk • Nippon Sport Science University, abbreviated as Nittaidai, is a private university in Setagaya, Tokyo and Aoba-ku, Yokohama. The precursor of the school was founded in 1893, and it was chartered as a university in 1949. The school is known for the many famous athletes among its alumni.
0.6 miNW
Neighbourhood
Nakamachi, Chōfu
17 min walk • Nakamachi is a district of Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan.
1.1 miE
Neighbourhood
Jiyūgaoka, Kawasaki
28 min walk • Jiyūgaoka 'Liberty Hill' is a neighborhood in southern Meguro, Tokyo, Japan. It consists of districts 1-chome to 3-chome, and had a population of 7,231 as of January 2013.
1.5 miNW
Neighbourhood
Yōga, Chōfu
39 min walk • Yōga is a neighborhood in Setagaya, Tokyo. Its name appears frequently in traffic reports because the junction between the Tōmei Expressway and the elevated Shibuya branch of the Metropolitan Expressway system is there.
1.2 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Komazawa Gymnasium, Tokyo
31 min walk • Komazawa Gymnasium is an indoor sporting arena located in Komazawa Olympic Park, Tokyo, Japan. The capacity of the arena is 3,875 spectators.