天王寺

Tennoji Temple

In Brief

Buddhist Temple in Yanaka, Tokyo

Open 24 hours

Free entry

Allow 30 minutes

No regular closing days

Official Site

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天王寺

Updated 7 March 2020

About Tennoji Temple

Oldest of the templates in the Yanaka area, Tennoji Temple was founded in 1274. Well known for the large bronze Buddha it houses, the temple is surrounded by Yanaka Cemetery, which was once part of the temple grounds proper.