Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (2 km from Tokyo Station)
Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Tsukiji, Tokyo, about 2 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 築地本願寺 |
| Location | Tsukiji, Tokyo |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tsukiji Station – about 0.2 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 2 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 268 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 305 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1617 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 500 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.66639, 139.77222 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://tsukijihongwanji.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Tsukiji Station, about 0.2 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (築地本願寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Namiyoke Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Hatoba Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Hōju Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Asahi Inari Shrine (Tokyo) – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Art Aquarium Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.