Zojo-ji Temple Walking Tour in Tokyo

Duration2h

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesJapanese, English

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover Tokyo's roots through a unique program at historic Meisatsu Zojoji Temple, a site with strong ties to the Tokugawa Shogunate. Established by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the temple served as the Tokugawa family temple (Bodai-ji), with six shoguns laid to rest here. Despite fires and air raids, Zojoji has been rebuilt, and its Sangedatsumon Gate is now a National Treasure. A local guide will lead you through the temple grounds, sharing the Tokugawa legacy and Edo's peaceful heritage that shaped Tokyo’s foundation. Join this cultural journey into one of Japan’s most revered sites.

Options

Standard

Private Prayer Booking

What's included

Guide fee
Small Offering Plaque
Temple visit fees
The cost of the experience

Insurance fee
Transportation to the venue

What to expect

Zojo-ji
50m · Admission ticket included

Meet at Meisatsu Zojoji Temple Main Gate
Special guided tour of the temple grounds with a Zojoji monk (guided by a coordinator)
40m · Admission ticket included

Visit the Tokugawa Shogunate family graves
30m · Admission ticket included

Pray for victory and good fortune at Ankoku-den

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point：Under the Main Gate of Meisatsu Zojoji Temple
2-3-6 Shibakouen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011
Access：
・2-minute walk from Daimon Station (A6 exit) on the Toei Oedo Line
・8-minute walk from the North Exit of JR Hamamatsucho Station
・7-minute walk from Onarimon Station on the Toei Mita Line

End point

Meeting point：Under the Main Gate of Meisatsu Zojoji Temple
2-3-6 Shibakouen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011
Access：
・2-minute walk from Daimon Station (A6 exit) on the Toei Oedo Line
・8-minute walk from the North Exit of JR Hamamatsucho Station
・7-minute walk from Onarimon Station on the Toei Mita Line

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please avoid wearing clothing with high exposure, such as shorts or sleeveless tops.
Due to annual events at the temple, there are days when we are unable to accommodate requests.
We also offer higher-value plans. For more details, please inquire.
The name of the participant indicated on the reservation form will be written on the Small Offering Plaque. Please be careful not to make a mistake.
Photography is not allowed in some areas. Also, even in places where photography is normally allowed, it is not possible to take pictures when a Buddhist memorial service is being held.
Children aged 0-5 can participate for free.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.