Admission
- Adult (18+)Free
Chuo, Tokyo Prefecture
At a Glance
The current Tsukiji Hongan-ji dates to 1934, rebuilt after the original Edo-period temple was destroyed in the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.
Tsukiji Hongan-ji belongs to the Jodo Shinshu Nishi Hongan-ji branch and is one of the best-known temples in Tokyo's urban core.
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B3-27.リパーク築地3丁目第2
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Facilities
If visiting the cafe for afternoon tea rather than breakfast, aim to arrive around 11:00 AM to avoid the peak crowds that typically fill the 87-seat space by mid-afternoon on weekends.
Try the signature birdcage-style afternoon tea set for 2,420 yen, which features matcha ice cream monaka as the standout item, combining matcha ice cream, red bean paste, warabi mochi, shiratama, and whipped cream in one bite-sized treat.
Book your breakfast reservation online up to 30 days in advance, especially for weekends, as the famous 18-dish breakfast (served 8:00-10:30 AM) fills up quickly and reservations guarantee you a window seat with views of the temple grounds.
Look for the Sanmon gate and main worship hall first; these are the key public-facing structures visitors encounter on arrival.
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Fascinating facts about this place
The current Tsukiji Hongan-ji dates to 1934, rebuilt after the original Edo-period temple was destroyed in the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.
Tsukiji Hongan-ji belongs to the Jodo Shinshu Nishi Hongan-ji branch and is one of the best-known temples in Tokyo's urban core.
Unlike cramped Ginza-Tsukiji eateries, this temple café offers spacious seating with 87 seats and large windows overlooking the main hall, making it ideal for hosting international guests.
On New Year's Eve 2025, the temple café stayed open past midnight, welcoming worshippers with elegant desserts immediately after their first shrine visit of 2026.
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