10 Sacred & Religious Sites in Bunkyo That You Shouldn't Miss

March 8, 2022 Elouise Mccaul

Discover the best top things to do in Bunkyo, Japan including St. Mary's Cathedral, Tokyo, Yushima Tenmangu, Rinshoin, Gokokuji Temple, Rinsenji Temple, Kichijo-ji Temple, Otome Inari Shrine, Denzuin, Yanaido Shinjo-in, Jyoshinji Temple.
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1. St. Mary's Cathedral, Tokyo

3-16-15 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo 112-0014 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3941-3029 http://cathedral-sekiguchi.jp/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 142 reviews

St. Mary's Cathedral, Tokyo

Reviewed By JensTetz - Berlin, Germany

There are so many temples, shrines and pagodas to see in Tokyo – that makes visiting a church sometimes a bit more special (even when you are European). This cathedral is definitely something extraordinary. It's a masterpiece by Japanese architect Kenzo Tange. You can take the metro to Gokokuji Station and then walk about 15 minutes. You will find an iconic modern church which is stunning from the in- and outside. You can visit it free of charge but it's officially not allowed to take photos. If you are in the area you can also visit the Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Garden which is close to St. Mary's.

2. Yushima Tenmangu

3-30-1 Yushima, Bunkyo 113-0034 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3836-0753 http://www.yushimatenjin.or.jp/pc/index.htm
Excellent
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Good
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4.0 based on 459 reviews

Yushima Tenmangu

Yushima was founded in 1355 but the main building was re-built in the 1880s. The stunning bronze gate is over 200 years old. In fact this shrine is as well known for its plum garden as it is for its association with the main shrine in Kyushu, which honors a Heian poet, Michizane Sugawara.

Reviewed By goic - Taito, Japan

Yushima Tenjin is a shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the examination season starts from January to February, so many students and parents of the examiness form a line and come to pray until the New Year and the period. In Tokyo, the academic shrine is so famous that it is called Yushima Tenmangu. 湯島天神は…  学問の神様「菅原道真公」を祀る、 雄略天皇2年(458) 勅命により創建されたと伝えられる神社です。 明治18年に改築された社殿も老朽化が進み、 平成7年 後世に残る総檜造りの社殿が造営された。 大晦日、三ヶ日、受験シーズン など… 多くの受験生や親御さんが訪れる光景は、湯島周辺では冬の風物詩ですねぇ…????

3. Rinshoin

4-1-8 Yushima, Bunkyo 113-0034 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3811-7648 https://www.rinshouin.jp/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 30 reviews

Rinshoin

4. Gokokuji Temple

5-40-1 Otsuka, Bunkyo 112-0012 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3941-0764 [email protected] http://www.gokokuji.or.jp/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 148 reviews

Gokokuji Temple

Reviewed By ries770 - Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

It is very rare to find an original temple from the 17th Century Edo/old Tokyo given the severe earthquakes, air raids from WWII and fires in Tokyo. However, the main hall of this temple dates back to the original built by the then Tokugawa shogun in 1681. You can go into the main hall for free and enjoy the art from this period, Genroku period, famous for the flourishing of Kabuki and Ukiyoe, entertainment for the masses. Gokokuji temple is very quiet and hidden away, in spite of the great and easy access from Gokokuji metro station in front of the temple. Enjoy the tranquility! For more, please refer to "hiddenjapanguide" if interested.

5. Rinsenji Temple

4-7-2 Kohinata, Bunkyo 112-0006 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3943-0605 http://rinsenji.net/
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4.0 based on 10 reviews

Rinsenji Temple

6. Kichijo-ji Temple

3-19-17 Honkomagome, Bunkyo 113-0021 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3823-2010 http://www.city.bunkyo.lg.jp/bunka/kanko/spot/jisha/kichijoji.html
Excellent
16%
Good
63%
Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 32 reviews

Kichijo-ji Temple

7. Otome Inari Shrine

1-28-9 inside Nezu Shrine, Nezu, Bunkyo 113-0031 Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
7%
Good
62%
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4.0 based on 29 reviews

Otome Inari Shrine

8. Denzuin

3-14-16 Koishikawa, Bunkyo 112-0002 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3814-3701 http://www.denzuin.or.jp
Excellent
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3.5 based on 37 reviews

Denzuin

9. Yanaido Shinjo-in

3-32-4 Yushima, Bunkyo 113-0034 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3831-1350 http://www.shinjyo-in.com/
Excellent
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3.5 based on 24 reviews

Yanaido Shinjo-in

10. Jyoshinji Temple

2-17-4 Mukogaoka, Bunkyo 113-0023 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3821-0951 http://www.jyoshinji.jp/
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3.5 based on 17 reviews

Jyoshinji Temple

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