Jindaiji Castle

Jindaiji Castle was a Sengoku period Japanese castle, located in what is now the city of Chōfu, Tokyo, in the of Japan Its ruins have been protected as a National Historic Site since 2007.
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  • Type: Castle
  • Description: building in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan
  • Also known as: “castel de Jindaiji”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Jindai-ji and Kohaku Shrine.

Buddhist temple
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is a temple belonging to the Tendai school of Buddhism. It is located in in Tokyo Prefecture. is situated 330 metres north of Jindaiji Castle.

Shinto shrine
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is a Shinto shrine, which is situated 350 metres south of Jindaiji Castle.

Railway station
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is a junction passenger railway station located in the city of Chōfu, Tokyo, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Keio Corporation. is situated 1½ km south of Jindaiji Castle.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Chofu and Mitaka.

Photo: Fg2, CC0.
is a western suburb of , and the main draws are Jindaiji Temple and Jindai Botanical gardens. These twin attractions are next to each other, making a reasonable day trip from central Tokyo.

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is a city in the Western Tokyo region of Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 March 2021, the city had an estimated population of 190,403, and a population density of 12,000 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 16.42 square kilometres.

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is a western suburb of , . The general area also extends into . The highlight is Inokashira Park, with long walking paths surrounding a lake.

Jindaiji Castle

Latitude
35.66452° or 35° 39′ 52″ north
Longitude
139.55121° or 139° 33′ 4″ east
Open location code
8Q7XMH72+RF
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2496099487
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­castle
Wiki­data ID
Q11559939
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In Other Languages

From French to Japanese—“Jindaiji Castle” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

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