Tsukiji Hongwan-ji Temple
Tokyo · Temple
30–90 min
🚶 1 1 min walk from Tsukiji Station
Free
Insider Tip
Free organ concerts at 12:20pm on the last Friday of each month. The temple cafe (Tsumugi) opens at 8am with a popular Japanese breakfast set.
JEMS Tip
We pair this with Tsukiji Outer Market for a morning of food and culture, timed for the organ concert.
About
Tsukiji Hongwan-ji is a striking Buddhist temple with Indian architectural influences — unusual for Japan. The interior features stained glass, a pipe organ, and free lunchtime organ concerts. The temple cafe serves excellent breakfast.
Crowd Avoidance
Visit early morning at opening time or late afternoon to avoid tour groups. Weekdays are much quieter than weekends.
Getting There
Tsukiji Station (Hibiya Line) — exit 1, 1-minute walk.
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