A Tendai temple and the second oldest in Tokyo, in wooded western Tokyo next to the Jindai Botanical Gardens. Its approach keeps an Edo-era atmosphere, famous for its soba, and the streets and stalls have served as film and TV sets.
- Address
- Japan, 〒182-0017 Tokyo, Chofu, Jindaiji Motomachi, 5 Chome−１５−1
- Hours
- Gates 5:00-20:00 from the spring to the autumn equinox, 6:00-17:00 in winter (Time Out)
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Free (Time Out)
- Price level
- JPY
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Eat Jindaiji soba in one of the shops on the approach, the local speciality (Time Out).
- Combine with the Jindai Botanical Gardens next door.