Hongyoji — Attraction in Tokyo

Tsukimi-dera or Hongyo-ji Temple, a temple of Nichiren Buddhism Sect, created in 1526, but it is probably located in Nippori area or Yanaka area, a so-called old town area of modern Tokyo, around 1709. Like most of the temples in Nippori area, the Temple also has large space which is cemetery.

Yanaka or Nippori is suitable for the visitors, especially foreign visitors, to see and to feel the slow path of resident life in Tokyo, although the area is currently in landscape change because many old buildings were torn down and replaced with new and high residential condos or mansions. But visitors can still see old-style grocery and deli stores in the area.

The Temple has numerous cheery blossom trees and is loved by the locals and other visitors at the flowering seasons in March to April. For other time of the year, the Temple is relatively quiet except a few religious worship days.

The Temple is free for entrance and is in short walking distance from Kyoo-ji Temple, another Nichiren...

Hongyoji temple is located one minute from Nippori Station in the direction of Yanaka. It's on the other side of the 7-Eleven.

It is said that Ota Suketaka, the grandson of Ota Dokan, built it in Edo Castle in 1526, and moved to Kanda and Yanaka before moving to its current location in 1709.

Cherry blossoms are very beautiful in spring. It is said that it was once known as the "place for the moon viewing".

Address: 3-1-3 Nishinippori, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo

Access: About 1 minute walk from the north exit of Nippori Station on the JR Yamanote Line, Keihin Tohoku Line, Joban Line, Keisei Line, and Nippori Toneri Liner.

日暮里駅から歩いてすぐ、セブンイレブンの反対側にあるお寺です。

太田道灌の孫である資高が、江戸城内に1526年に建立、神田や谷中などを転々とした後、1709年に現在の場所に移ってきたそうです。

春のしだれ桜が綺麗です。かつては「月見の名所」として知られたとか。

所在地: 東京都荒川区西日暮里三丁目1番3号

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I didn't know this was right next to Nippori Station, so it was a lovely surprise to see such a lovely shrine and cemetery on my walk to Yanaka-Ginza. Highly recommend visiting here for a small walk around if you are in the area, or walking to...