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【Breathtaking】Only here: Zojoji Temple with ties to Ieyasu Tokugawa x Tokyo Tower!
Zojoji Temple in Minato Ward, Tokyo has ties to the famous shogun family of the Edo period, the Tokugawas. Ieyasu Tokugawa’s hidden Buddha is kept there. Hidden Buddhas are hidden from public view except for during special ceremonies. This temple boasts 600 years of history and because of its ties to shoguns, it is known for good luck in competitions. There are several buildings and artifacts that are important to Japan’s history here.
Zojoji is not only historically significant, but also a hot spot for tourists due to its location and exterior! The Tokyo Tower stands behind the main gate and main temple; it’s a view you can only see here. Also, in December 2024, the temple came into the spotlight because it implemented a system that allowed visitors to make offerings via electronic payment. You can go take a picture of the temple with the Tokyo Tower or you can try making an offering electronically. It’s a great place to experience the blending of old and new.
| Temple hours | Main building: 6:00AM – 5:30PM Ankokuden：9:00AM – 5:00PM |
| Address | 4-7-35 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo |
| Access | 10-min. walk from Hamamatsu Station on the JR or Tokyo Monorail Lines / 3-min. walk from Onarimon Station HOTEL TAVINOS Hamamatsucho: 20-min. walk via Takeshiba-dori Avenue Hotel Gracery Ginza: 9-min. walk from Daimon Station which is 1 stop away from Shimbashi Station on the Toei Asakusa Subway Line (for Nishi-Magome) |
| URL | https://www.zojoji.or.jp/en/ |
Base of this trip
Hotel Gracery Ginza
3-min walk from Ginza station on the Ginza line / 8-min walk from JR Yurakucho and Shinbashi station
Hotel Tavinos Hamamatsucho
2-min walk from Takeshiba station on the Yurikamome Monorail / 8-min walk from JR Hamamatsucho station and Daimon station on the Toei Oedo line
