Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Setagaya, Kanto

May 14, 2022 Franklyn Hardiman

Setagaya (世田谷区, Setagaya-ku) is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan. It is also the name of a neighborhood and administrative district within the ward. The ward calls itself Setagaya City in English. Its official bird is the azure-winged magpie, its flower the fringed orchid, and its tree the Zelkova serrata.
Restaurants in Setagaya

1. Shimokitazawa

Setagaya Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
44%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 499 reviews

Shimokitazawa

Reviewed By BelsizePapa_NW3 - London, United Kingdom

Shimokitazawa is exactly like Camden Town of London UK in Tokyo Japan! Vintage shops, wider range of variety retails and clothes as well as restaurants and cafe can be found here! Great to place to explore for family with teenagers!

2. Gotokuji Temple

2-24-7 Gotokuji, Setagaya 154-0021 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3426-1437 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/04/05/national/tokyo-temples-beckoning-cats-keep-visitors-purring/
Excellent
41%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 432 reviews

Gotokuji Temple

Reviewed By larryjman - Edmonton, Canada

I don't understand how this place is not more popular! A really beautiful Buddhist temple located outside of the busier parts of Tokyo. Excellent choice for cat-lovers as you'll find the classic waving cat statues in abundance! You can see the shrine with all the statues placed together in a cluster, and it's quite the sight. That's not all this temple has to offer though, the grounds are full of interesting things such as a pagoda, statues and memorials, as well as a larger grounds near the back of ruins to wander around in. You can also purchase your own waving cat statue to do with what you wish, you can add it to the shrine or keep it for your own good luck. Buy one and they'll also provide you with an English translation of the story of how the waving cat came to be. Honestly one of my favorite experiences in Tokyo.

3. Old Yamada Family Residence

4-20-25 Seijo, Setagaya 157-0066 Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
43%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

Old Yamada Family Residence

4. Kitami Hikawa Shrine

4-26-1 Kitami, Setagaya 157-0067 Tokyo Prefecture http://www5e.biglobe.ne.jp/~hikawa-j/
Excellent
63%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8 reviews

Kitami Hikawa Shrine

5. Setagaya Kannon

4-9-4 Shimouma, Setagaya 154-0002 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3410-8811 http://www.setagayakannon.com/
Excellent
38%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 26 reviews

Setagaya Kannon

6. Setagaya Hachimangu

1-26-3 Miyasaka, Setagaya 156-0051 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3429-1732 http://www.tokyo-jinjacho.or.jp/setagaya/5936/
Excellent
19%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
39%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 54 reviews

Setagaya Hachimangu

7. Shoin Shrine

4-35-1 Wakabayashi, Setagaya 154-0023 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3421-4834 https://www.shoinjinja.org/
Excellent
18%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 134 reviews

Shoin Shrine

8. Kuhombutsu Joshin-ji Temple

7-41-3 Okusawa, Setagaya 158-0083 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3701-2029 http://kuhombutsu.jp/
Excellent
36%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 108 reviews

Kuhombutsu Joshin-ji Temple

9. Carrot Tower

4-1-1 Taishido, Setagaya 154-0004 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5430-1381 http://www.t-build.com/build/ca/
Excellent
19%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 206 reviews

Carrot Tower

10. Karasuyamagawa Green Road

1-6 Misyuku, Setagaya 154-0005 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3412-7841 http://www.city.setagaya.lg.jp/kurashi/106/157/691/d00014275.html
Excellent
20%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 40 reviews

Karasuyamagawa Green Road

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