Head temple of the Jodo sect in the Kanto region and the Tokugawa family temple, where six shoguns are buried. The Sangedatsumon gate of 1622 is the oldest wooden building in Tokyo, and Tokyo Tower rises right behind the main hall.
- Address
- 4 Chome-7-35 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0011, Japan
- Hours
- Grounds 6:00-17:30; mausoleum and museum 11:00-15:00 weekdays, 10:00-16:00 weekends and holidays, closed Tue (japan-guide.com, 2026)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Evening · About 45 min
- Price
- Temple free; Tokugawa mausoleum JPY 500, treasure museum JPY 700, both JPY 1,000 (japan-guide.com, 2026)
- Price level
- JPY
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Next to the Treasure Gallery, rows of stone Jizo statues represent children lost before or at birth; parents dress them with clothing and small toys (gotokyo.org).
- At the main hall, offer a coin and a short prayer; photography inside halls is often not allowed (japan-guide.com etiquette).