Gokokuji

Bunkyo City, Tokyo

4.4★★★★★★★★★★2.4K reviews

Small Buddhist temple with 17th century origins featuring a garden, cemetery & tranquil atmosphere.

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Why it's in the ranking

We blend the rating (4.4) with the volume of 2,390 reviews to compute a confidence score of 4.36 (out of 5).

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Address: 5-chōme-40-1 Ōtsuka, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0012, Japan

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★★★★★★★★★★Yami An· 3 months ago
Gokokuji left a strong impression on me. The temple has a quiet beauty, and I especially liked the painted details and the wooden statues inside. It felt like one of those places where you can slow down and really take in the atmosphere.…
★★★★★★★★★★Bernadette G.· 5 months ago
This temple is worth a visit. It's super quiet and provides tranquility. Depending on the time you can even witness a traditional ceremony. The inside (no photography allowed) is beautifully done. There are many statuses surrounding the…
★★★★★★★★★★Piotr Pieścik· 7 months ago
This temple may seem ordinary from the photos you see here, but the inside of the main hall (where photos are not allowed) is actually full of incredible wall and ceiling paintings (and one special framed one); this alone makes it unique…