Church

Tsukiji Honganji Temple

Area: Tokyo, Japan

Mon: 06:00–16:00
Tue: 06:00–16:00
Wed: 06:00–16:00
Thu: 06:00–16:00
Fri: 06:00–16:00
Sat: 06:00–16:00
Sun: 06:00–16:00
Hours: The main hall is open until 16:00; temple grounds are open daily from 06:00 to 21:00.
Price: Admission is free (¥0).
How to visit: The main hall is open to visitors from 06:00 to 16:00; the temple grounds remain open until 21:00. Daily services are held at 07:00 and 16:00. Tsukiji Station is directly connected to Exit 1.
Hours: Free entry
Hours: Good after dark
Hours: About 60 min

Why it is worth the detour

Chuta Ito's 1934 temple blends Buddhist functions with an extraordinary facade inspired by ancient Indian architecture.

Tsukiji Hongan-ji is a Jōdo Shinshū Buddhist temple in Tokyo, known for its unique architecture influenced by Indian temples. It serves as a pilgrimage site and houses artifacts of significant religious figures.

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