Buddhist templeTokyo

Zōjō-ji Temple

増上寺

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Zōjō-ji moved to its present Shiba location in 1598 after becoming the Tokugawa family temple in 1590.

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An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.

Landmarks on this map

Main Hall
Principal worship hall rebuilt in 1974, enshrining Amida Buddha.
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Sangedatsumon Gate
Historic inner gate representing liberation from greed, anger and ignorance.
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Ankokuden Hall
Prayer hall housing the Kurohonzon image revered by Tokugawa Ieyasu.
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Koshoden Hall
Lecture and training hall with a large room of painted ceiling panels.
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Sutra Storehouse
Traditional scripture storehouse with an octagonal rotating sutra repository.
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Bell Tower
Tower containing the great temple bell cast in 1673.
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Jiunkaku Founder's Hall
Founder’s memorial hall rebuilt in 1989, also used for ceremonies.
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Enko Daishi Hall
Hall dedicated to Honen, completed in 2009 as a nenbutsu practice space.
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Black Gate
Former abbot’s gate, relocated to its present roadside position in 1980.
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Teikyoan Tea House
Tea house associated with Princess Kazunomiya, wife of shogun Tokugawa Iemochi.
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Temple Office
Administration and reception complex serving visitors and memorial gatherings.
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Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

The temple gives a three-minute walk from either Onarimon or Shibakōen station.

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