Kuhonbutsu Joshinji Temple

4.0

"Located in the city center a five-minute walk from Kuhonbutsu Station and a 10-minute walk from Jiyugaoka Station, this Jodo Buddhist temple has an authentic traditional dry landscape garden like you might see in Kyoto. ""Kuhonbutsu"" refers to the nine statues of Amida Buddha enshrined at the temple, and the temple is often referred to by this name. Founded in 1678, it houses Tangible Cultural Properties such as a seated wooden Amida Nyorai sculpture, a silk-based colored picture of the master Kaseki Shonin, and an old Buddhist temple bell. The garden with its pond across from the dry landscape garden is well known for its colored leaves in autumn, when it gets busy with tourists."

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Setagaya-ku Okusawa 7-41-3 Map
Area: Meguro / Along the Tokyu line Area
Phone: 0337012029
Hours: 9:00-16:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee] Zhi, Feelings
Parking Lot: Available(20spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Perfect Place for an Early Morning Walk

Reviewed : 2019.01.03

Walking here at winter could be very cold but still I love the peaceful vibe and serenity of this place. It’s located in a very quiet neighborhood up a hill. It’s quite far from downtown Tokyo but if...
自由が丘から歩いていこう Walk from Jiyugaoka

Reviewed : 2018.08.18

自由が丘から歩いて行けます。お勧めは秋です。My favorite time is autumn in this temple. It is beautiful with yellow...
Lovely local temple

Reviewed : 2018.07.21

This temple is absolutely huge and is a delight to visit because it is interesting and generally not very crowded (notable exception is at New Years when it is pumping!). It is cool and green and a...