Admission
Free
Shinagawa, Tokyo Prefecture
At a Glance
Honsen-ji is described by its official site as the oldest temple in Shinagawa Ward, watching over the town for about 1,300 years.
The temple bell helped connect Shinagawa with Geneva, Switzerland, and is tied to the naming of nearby Geneva Peace Street.
The ginkgo tree by the entrance is said to be about 600 years old and is recognized locally as a natural treasure.
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Within 300 m Within 600 m
Use Aomono-yokocho Station on the Keikyu Line; Honsen-ji is about a 1-minute walk from the east exit.
Look for the large seated Jizo statue near the entrance, one of the Edo Six Jizo connected with old Edo travel routes.
Visit around New Year or the September Shukuba Festival if you want to see special local ceremonies, but expect more neighborhood activity than on ordinary days.
Fascinating facts about this place
Honsen-ji is described by its official site as the oldest temple in Shinagawa Ward, watching over the town for about 1,300 years.
The temple bell helped connect Shinagawa with Geneva, Switzerland, and is tied to the naming of nearby Geneva Peace Street.
The ginkgo tree by the entrance is said to be about 600 years old and is recognized locally as a natural treasure.
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