Yūten-ji

Yūtenji (祐天寺) is a Jōdo Buddhist temple located on the southwestern part of Tokyo. Locating in the premise lying two important historical spots:

1.) Kyu Sogen’in Tamaya-kuden (旧崇源院霊屋宮殿) - Tangible cultural properties (building)

Former miniature shrine for mausoleum of Sogen’in, a wife of the second shogunate Tokugawa Hidetada.

2.) Yūten Shōnin Haka (祐天上人墓)

The grave of Yūten Shōnin, one of the important Daisōjō (the highest ranked priest) in Edo era (located in the cemetery side)

The area inside is peaceful and breezy, despite the location relatively close to bustling Shibuya. Annually, on April 29th, the festival called Shōbō Junshokusha Ireisai Festival (消防殉職者慰霊祭) is held to commemorate the firefighters whose lives were sacrifices on their duties, where many rituals and performances are held to raise an awareness to firefighting.

You can take a stroll around the temple to calm your soul, and also on the Komazawa street in front of the temple, where many stylish shop and restaurant are located.

It can be accessed by Train: Yūtenji Station (Tōkyū Tōyoko Line) West exit and walk for 600 m.

Car/bike/on foot: It is located on Komazawa road (駒沢通り) and is walkable from the famous Naka-meguro.