KINRYUJI
Kinryuji is a Zen temple with 400 years of history. It was built by the daughter of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, who unified all of Japan during the Edo period. Located in the attractive tourist destination of Asakusa, it has a tree-filled garden and wooden buildings where you can relax and engage in meditation. Zazen meditation focuses on slowly breathing out, helping you realize that you are living here and now, and resolves mental anxiety caused by life's troubles. The temple holds English-supported zazen sessions every day, and provides explanations, zazen practice, sutra copying, and matcha tea with sweets. Chairs are also available.
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More Information about KINRYUJI
Street address
- 2-10-4 Kotobuki, Taito-ku, Tokyo
About TOKYO Access
Route1
- 2 minutes on foot from Tawaramachi Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
Route2
- 7 minutes on foot from Kuramae Station on the Toei Metro lines
Opening Hours
- 9:00 - 17:00
Closed
- None
Best season
- Mar., Apr., May, Jun., Oct., Nov., Dec.
Point
- You need to make a reservation to do zazen meditation. You can apply via the GET YOUR GUIDE or Wabunka tourism websites.
update: Dec.16.2025
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