Ekoin Temple

3.5

A Pure Land Buddhist temple founded in 1657 which was started as a burial mound created on land gifted by the then-shogun Tokugawa Ietsuna to inter the countless, unidentifiable bodies of people who died in a great fire. Closely affiliated with the common people throughout its history, even today the temple is still beloved by many.

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Sumida-ku Ryougoku 2-8-10 Map
Area: Ryogoku / Kinshicho / Kameido Area
Phone: 0336347776
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Grounds admission free
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

A sad visit.

Reviewed : 2020.11.11

My cat passed away and took her to this temple.She was cremated the next day. If you live in Tokyo,this a nice place to say good bye. This helped me to deal with my cats death. I recommend it...
Nothing fancy but if you are in the vincinity ....

Reviewed : 2019.07.28

From a tourist standpoint this temple is a visit it, if your are in the area. The temple is nothing you need to consider strongly in your travels plans. But the temple is important to sumo. So if...
Modern temple buildings but with lots of history including Edo and Sumo.

Reviewed : 2019.07.04

We visited this Buddhist Temple of the Joudo sect, located only a couple of minutes walk south from JR Ryougoku Station. Fires were frequent in Edo because of the crammed wooden buildings. There was...