Eko-in Temple

Eko-in Temple

Area

Ryogoku

Category

Shrine / temple History

Eko-in temple was built in 1657, after a giant fire engulfed the Sumida area in flames. It is said that about 60 percent of the land was completely destroyed by the fire, with over 100,000 people losing their lives. This temple was built to revere the many lives taken by the fire, since many of the victims were unknown or unnamed on public records. Nowadays, the temple holds a similar concept, as it is open to enshrine anyone or any animal, regardless of belief or background. With a beautiful interior and many historical artifacts as well, this temple is also a visual gem.

Basic Information

Address

2-8-10 Ryogoku, Sumida-ku, Tokyo

Phone

03-3634-7776

Hours

09:00a.m. - 04:30p.m.

Fee

free

Website

http://ekoin.or.jp/

Access

FromShinjuku Station

【Shinjuku Sta.】JR Chuo Sobu Line / for Tsudanuma
→【Ryogoku Sta.】from the West Exit → about a 5-minute walk

FromTokyo Station

【Tokyo Sta.】JR Yamanote Line / for Ueno
→【Akihabara Sta.】JR Chuo Sobu Line / for Tsudanuma
→【Ryogoku Sta.】from the West Exit → about a 5-minute walk

FromNarita Airport

【Narita Airport Sta.】Skyliner / for Keisei Ueno
→【Nippori Sta.】JR Yamanote Line / for Tokyo
→【Akihabara Sta.】JR Chuo Sobu Line / for Tsudanuma
→【Ryogoku Sta.】from the West Exit → about a 5-minute walk

FromHaneda Airport

【Haneda Airport Sta.】Keihin Airport Express Limited Express (KAITOKU) / for Narita Airport
→【Kuramae Sta.】Toei Oedo Line / for Shinjuku
→【Ryogoku Sta.】from Exit A5 → about a 10-minute walk