Hidden Temples Tour of Tokyo in Karasuyama

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Kogen-in

  This temple has been in the area since 1926 after being relocated from Shinagawa. Its pond called Benten-ike is a calm and serene spot where wild ducks are often found. The shrine in the middle houses Hosho Benzaiten. You will walk around the temple grounds which make the perfect photography setting.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Myōjuji

  Myojuji was founded in the Yanaka area of Tokyo in 1631 but was moved to Setagaya after the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923. On the temple grounds you can find a mini bamboo forest, colourful azalea bushes and a former priest's quarters building that is over 100 years old. The Nabeshima guesthouse which can be seen in the grounds of the temple belonged to the Nabeshima family, one of the powerful feudal lords during the Edo period, and it features architecture that was reserved only for high-ranking people. The building was relocated from Roppongi due to the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923. The house shows the lifestyle of the nobility and upper class during the Meiji period. Our guide will take you around the temple and it's expansive grounds.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Joei-ji Temple

  Joei-ji was moved to the area in 1924 from Tsukiji. You will hear about the temple and stroll around the beautiful green grounds.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Tamon-in Temple

  Tamon-in suffered damage in the Second World War and the surviving buildings and graveyard were moved to Setagaya in 1949. There is a three-meter-high “grave of 568 unknown people”, which enshrines those who died of in the Tenmei Famine.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Karasuyama Tsutsuji Park

  From mid-April to mid-May (approximately), you can see 32 different types of azalea flower over a 1000sqm park. It's a gorgeous place to take photo in season, so the tour will stop there in spring.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Setagaya Literary Museum

  The Setagaya Literary Museum contains exhibits by both comptemporary and classic Japanese authors, as well as displays of original manga illustrations and animation themed exhibits. They also have special collections that change regularly, along with a special area for children's books. You will visit the museum with your guide who will explain some of Japan's most famous literary works to you, as well as letting you browse at your leisure. You will reach the museum either by bus or walking, depending on how you feel.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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