Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Bunkyo, Kanto

January 5, 2022 Venice Greaves

Discover the best top things to do in Bunkyo, Japan including Kodokan, St. Mary's Cathedral, Tokyo, University of Tokyo, LaQua, Nezu Shrine, Yushima Tenmangu, Rinshoin, Korakuen Hall, Tokyo Dome, Gokokuji Temple.
Restaurants in Bunkyo

1. Kodokan

1-16-30 Kasuga, Bunkyo 112-0003 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3811-7156 http://kodokanjudoinstitute.org
Excellent
55%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 62 reviews

Kodokan

Reviewed By DestinationHappiness - Tokyo, Japan

We have visited this place on the 29.12 so we were not able to enter the famous training hall. However, the building itself was opened so we could enjoy the energy of this sacred judo spot! Ps: very easy and fast to reach by Tokyo metro lines!

2. St. Mary's Cathedral, Tokyo

3-16-15 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo 112-0014 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3941-3029 http://cathedral-sekiguchi.jp/
Excellent
54%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 142 reviews

St. Mary's Cathedral, Tokyo

Reviewed By JensTetz - Berlin, Germany

There are so many temples, shrines and pagodas to see in Tokyo – that makes visiting a church sometimes a bit more special (even when you are European). This cathedral is definitely something extraordinary. It's a masterpiece by Japanese architect Kenzo Tange. You can take the metro to Gokokuji Station and then walk about 15 minutes. You will find an iconic modern church which is stunning from the in- and outside. You can visit it free of charge but it's officially not allowed to take photos. If you are in the area you can also visit the Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Garden which is close to St. Mary's.

3. University of Tokyo

7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo 113-0033 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3812-2111 http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ja/index.html
Excellent
35%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 520 reviews

University of Tokyo

Reviewed By 217hudan - Bandung, Indonesia

a reputable campus that has good historical buildings. Has a modern canteen under the gtreen plaza in front of this building, has a halal food counter.

4. LaQua

1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo 112-0004 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5800-9999 http://www.laqua.jp/
Excellent
28%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 562 reviews

LaQua

Reviewed By martynr164 - Phichit, Thailand

Great mix of shopping mall & amusement park, My wife went off shopping, my teenage son's went on the roller coaster whilst I sat & watched them sipping coffee. My son's liked the haunted house

5. Nezu Shrine

1-28-9, Nezu, Bunkyo 113-0031 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3822-0753 http://www.nedujinja.or.jp/index.html
Excellent
35%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 656 reviews

Nezu Shrine

Reviewed By JTeale - Ulsan, South Korea

I went very early in the morning and it was wonderful. Only about 3 people were there at the time and it was a great experience. From the Tori lined paths to the koi pond, it was everything that you would expect from a well-known temple like this.

6. Yushima Tenmangu

3-30-1 Yushima, Bunkyo 113-0034 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3836-0753 http://www.yushimatenjin.or.jp/pc/index.htm
Excellent
22%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 459 reviews

Yushima Tenmangu

Yushima was founded in 1355 but the main building was re-built in the 1880s. The stunning bronze gate is over 200 years old. In fact this shrine is as well known for its plum garden as it is for its association with the main shrine in Kyushu, which honors a Heian poet, Michizane Sugawara.

Reviewed By goic - Taito, Japan

Yushima Tenjin is a shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the examination season starts from January to February, so many students and parents of the examiness form a line and come to pray until the New Year and the period. In Tokyo, the academic shrine is so famous that it is called Yushima Tenmangu. 湯島天神は…  学問の神様「菅原道真公」を祀る、 雄略天皇2年(458) 勅命により創建されたと伝えられる神社です。 明治18年に改築された社殿も老朽化が進み、 平成7年 後世に残る総檜造りの社殿が造営された。 大晦日、三ヶ日、受験シーズン など… 多くの受験生や親御さんが訪れる光景は、湯島周辺では冬の風物詩ですねぇ…????

7. Rinshoin

4-1-8 Yushima, Bunkyo 113-0034 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3811-7648 https://www.rinshouin.jp/
Excellent
13%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
37%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 30 reviews

Rinshoin

8. Korakuen Hall

1 Koraku 5 fields Aoi Building, Bunkyo 112-0004 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5800-9999 http://www.tokyo-dome.co.jp/hall/
Excellent
38%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 78 reviews

Korakuen Hall

9. Tokyo Dome

1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo 112-0004 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5800-9999 http://www.tokyo-dome.co.jp/dome/
Excellent
35%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 965 reviews

Tokyo Dome

Reviewed By Pennywell

Great venue for the quilt show. Easy to get to from the Tokyo Dome Hotel, very near a metro station. Lots of seating and food choices around the stands. Security was very good and quick at the entry to the venue. ATM on-site could dispense cash to international visitors.

10. Gokokuji Temple

5-40-1 Otsuka, Bunkyo 112-0012 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3941-0764 [email protected] http://www.gokokuji.or.jp/
Excellent
26%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 148 reviews

Gokokuji Temple

Reviewed By ries770 - Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

It is very rare to find an original temple from the 17th Century Edo/old Tokyo given the severe earthquakes, air raids from WWII and fires in Tokyo. However, the main hall of this temple dates back to the original built by the then Tokugawa shogun in 1681. You can go into the main hall for free and enjoy the art from this period, Genroku period, famous for the flourishing of Kabuki and Ukiyoe, entertainment for the masses. Gokokuji temple is very quiet and hidden away, in spite of the great and easy access from Gokokuji metro station in front of the temple. Enjoy the tranquility! For more, please refer to "hiddenjapanguide" if interested.

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