Hōjū Ji
Hōjū Ji is a temple in Tokyo, Japan. Hōjū Ji is situated nearby to the Buddhist temple Tsukiji Hongan-ji, as well as near the marketplace Tsukiji fish market.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Shiodome and Tsukiji fish market.
Shiodome
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Shiodome is an area in Minato, Tokyo, Japan, located adjacent to Shinbashi and Ginza, near Tokyo Bay and the Hamarikyu Gardens. Formerly a railway terminal, Shiodome has been transformed into one of Tokyo's most modern areas.
Tsukiji fish market
Marketplace
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Tsukiji Market is a former seafood market and major tourist attraction in Tokyo. Located in Tsukiji in central Tokyo between the Sumida River and the upmarket Ginza shopping district, the area contains retail markets, restaurants, and associated restaurant supply stores. Tsukiji fish market is situated 110 metres southwest of Hōjū Ji.
Tsukiji Hongan-ji
Buddhist temple
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Tsukiji Hongan-ji, officially romanized Hongwan-ji, is a Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple located in the Tsukiji district of Tokyo, Japan. The temple is adjacent to Tsukiji Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tsukiji Fish Market and Chuo.
Tsukiji Fish Market
Quarter
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Tsukiji is a district of Chūō, Tokyo, Japan. Literally meaning "reclaimed land", it lies near the Sumida River on land reclaimed from Tokyo Bay in the 18th century during the Edo period.
Chuo
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Chuo is a central ward in Tokyo. It has been the historical commercial heart of Tokyo since the Edo period, and to this day, is filled with offices, banks, and other institutions that drive the Japanese economy.
Ginza
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The Ginza district of Tokyo, literally "Silver Mint", is in the Chuo ward. It is considered the high fashion center of the city and contains many upscale shops and restaurants.
Hōjū Ji
Latitude
35.66598° or 35° 39′ 58″ northLongitude
139.77153° or 139° 46′ 18″ eastElevation
15 metres (49 feet)Open location code
8Q7XMQ8C+9JGeoNames ID
12149447
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In Other Languages
“Hōjū Ji” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “法重寺”
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