Zojo-ji Temple Walking Tour in Tokyo

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Discover Tokyo's roots through a unique program at historic Meisatsu Zojoji Temple, a site with strong ties to the Tokugawa Shogunate. Established by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the temple served as the Tokugawa family temple (Bodai-ji), with six shoguns laid to rest here. Despite fires and air raids, Zojoji has been rebuilt, and its Sangedatsumon Gate is now a National Treasure. A local guide will lead you through the temple grounds, sharing the Tokugawa legacy and Edo's peaceful heritage that shaped Tokyo’s foundation. Join this cultural journey into one of Japan’s most revered sites.

What's Included

Guide fee
Small Offering Plaque
Temple visit fees
The cost of the experience
Insurance fee
Transportation to the venue

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point:Under the Main Gate of Meisatsu Zojoji Temple 2-3-6 Shibakouen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011 Access: ・2-minute walk from Daimon Station (A6 exit) on the Toei Oedo Line ・8-minute walk from the North Exit of JR Hamamatsucho Station ・7-minute walk from Onarimon Station on the Toei Mita Line

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet at Meisatsu Zojoji Temple Main Gate Special guided tour of the temple grounds with a Zojoji monk (guided by a coordinator)

    50 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Visit the Tokugawa Shogunate family graves

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Pray for victory and good fortune at Ankoku-den

    30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please avoid wearing clothing with high exposure, such as shorts or sleeveless tops.
Supplied by Attractive JAPAN

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Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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