Zōjō-ji, Buddhist temple in Shibakōen, Tokyo, Japan
The temple grounds contain multiple structures including the main gate Sangedatsumon, the Daiden hall, and the mausoleum of the Tokugawa family next to Tokyo Tower.
Founded in 1393 by monk Shōsō, Zōjō-ji was relocated to its current location in 1598 when Tokugawa Ieyasu selected it as the family temple of the Tokugawa clan.
The temple functions as the primary institution of the Jodo Buddhist sect in the Kanto region, preserving religious texts and conducting traditional ceremonies throughout the year.
Visitors can access the temple through Onarimon station, Shibakoen station on the Mita line, or Daimon station on the Oedo line, with free entry to the main grounds.
The Sangedatsumon gate, constructed in 1622, stands as the oldest wooden structure in Tokyo and maintains its original form despite centuries of natural disasters.
Location: Shibakōen
Inception: 1393
Founders: Shōsō
Part of: Edo Sanjūsankasho, Kantō Jūhachi Danrin
Address: 東京都港区芝公園4-7-35
Website: https://zojoji.or.jp/en
GPS coordinates: 35.65748,139.74838
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:34
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