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Bunkyo Academic and Yushima Walk

Bunkyo Academic and Yushima Walk
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From the General Gymnasium, the route crosses Hongo Yayoi and Hongo before reaching the Yushima-seido historic landmark. It continues past Yushima-seido and Yushimatenjin entrances toward the Motofuji Police Station area.

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Distance
5.4 km
Location
Bunkyo City, Tokyo
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Spots along this route

11 spots

Route-ordered classic spots close to the path.

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Route-ordered classic spots close to the path.
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National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Architecture
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Architecture
Museums & Art Galleries

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Architecture

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Architecture is a museum focused on modern and contemporary architectural materials. Visitors can view exhibits and publications related to modern architecture and access the museum's resources for research and exhibitions.

522 m from start88 m near route
140 m/2 min walk
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Jōraku-in Betsu-in Temple
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Jōraku-in Betsu-in Temple

This is a Buddhist temple in the Ikenohata area of Taitō-ku. It is a historic temple notable as a local place of worship.

662 m from start4 m near route
52 m/1 min walk
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Shōkō-in Temple
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Shōkō-in Temple

Shōkō-in Temple is a Buddhist temple and historic site in the Yushima area of Taitō-ku, Tokyo. Visitors may note its religious function and location as a local temple landmark.

715 m from start42 m near route
341 m/4 min walk
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Sokenji Temple
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Sokenji Temple

Sokenji Temple is a Buddhist temple and historic site in Ikenohata, Taitō-ku, Tokyo. Visitors may appreciate its historic temple grounds and location among other local temples.

1.1 km from start16 m near route
25 m/1 min walk
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Taisho-ji Temple
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Taisho-ji Temple

Taisho-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in the Ikenohata area of Taitō, Tokyo. Visitors may see its temple buildings and traditional Buddhist features, including a venerated statue and notable graves on the grounds.

1.1 km from start52 m near route
4 m/1 min walk
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Kakushoji Temple
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Kakushoji Temple

Kakushoji Temple is a Buddhist temple and historic site in the Ikenohata / Taitō-ku area of Tokyo. Visitors may be interested in its traditional temple buildings and its place among nearby historic temples in the neighborhood.

1.1 km from start26 m near route
43 m/1 min walk
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Toenji Temple
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Toenji Temple

Toenji Temple is a Buddhist temple and historic site in the Ikenohata area of Taitō ward. Visitors may note the temple building and its religious function as a place of worship in the neighborhood.

1.1 km from start26 m near route
15 m/1 min walk
8
Shōkei-ji Temple
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Shōkei-ji Temple

Shōkei-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple and historic site in Taitō-ku, Tokyo. Travelers may note its location and temple status when exploring local shrines and temples in the area.

1.1 km from start64 m near route
1.1 km/14 min walk
9
Kifukuji
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Kifukuji

Kifukuji is a Buddhist temple and historic site in the Hongō area of Tokyo. Visitors may note its designation as a temple (Sōtō denomination) and its location in Bunkyō/Hongō for those exploring local shrines and temples.

2.2 km from start79 m near route
105 m/1 min walk
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Hoshinji
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Hoshinji

Hoshinji is a Buddhist Jōdo-shū temple and historic site in Bunkyō (Hongō), Tokyo. It is associated with local history and notable figures and is located near Hon-go Sanchome station (about a six-minute walk).

2.3 km from start86 m near route
984 m/12 min walk
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Enman-ji Temple
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Enman-ji Temple

Enman-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple and historic site in Bunkyō, Tokyo. It is part of the local temple network and houses traditional temple features relevant to visitors interested in religious sites and local history.

3.3 km from start68 m near route
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11 spots

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