1. Home
  2. Routes
  3. Bunkyo Gardens and Literary Heritage Walk

Bunkyo Gardens and Literary Heritage Walk

Bunkyo Gardens and Literary Heritage Walk
OverviewAlong route
  • Walk

Overview

Koishikawa Botanical Garden begins a cultural sequence through Bunkyo's green spaces. The Ogai Mori Museum, former Kusuo Yasuda residence, Fabre Insect Museum, and Rikugien continue the walk.

At a glance

Distance
6.6 km
Location
Bunkyo City, Tokyo
View on Map

Spots along this route

16 spots

Route-ordered classic spots close to the path.

Start
Route-ordered classic spots close to the path.
1
Shinko-ji
LandmarksShrines & TemplesTemple

Shinko-ji

Shinko-ji is a Buddhist temple and historic site in Bunkyō, Tokyo. Visitors can see the temple grounds and traditional temple features in a central Tokyo neighborhood.

2.7 km from start59 m near route
243 m/3 min walk
2
Tokushou-ji Temple
LandmarksShrines & TemplesTemple

Tokushou-ji Temple

Tokushou-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple and historic site in Tokyo. Visitors may be interested in its role as a local Jodo sect temple and its traditional temple buildings and grounds described in Japanese-language sources.

2.9 km from start98 m near route
3 m/1 min walk
3
Ichionji Temple
LandmarksShrines & TemplesTemple

Ichionji Temple

Ichionji Temple is a Buddhist temple and historic site in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. Visitors can view the temple grounds and traditional temple architecture at this place of worship.

2.9 km from start36 m near route
17 m/1 min walk
4
Chosen-ji Temple
LandmarksShrines & TemplesTemple

Chosen-ji Temple

Chosen-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Bunkyō, Tokyo. Visitors may note its location and temple affiliation as a local historic temple of the Jōdo sect.

3 km from start45 m near route
69 m/1 min walk
5
Zuitaiji Temple
Zuitaiji Temple
LandmarksShrines & TemplesTemple

Zuitaiji Temple

Zuitaiji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple and place of worship. Visitors may view the temple buildings and grounds; the site is identified as a temple and historic landmark.

3 km from start81 m near route
0 m/1 min walk
6
Akiba Shrine
LandmarksShrines & TemplesShrine

Akiba Shrine

Akiba Shrine is a Shinto shrine and historic site in Tokyo. It is identified as a place of worship and landmark in city records.

3 km from start54 m near route
43 m/1 min walk
7
Jozuiji Temple
LandmarksShrines & TemplesTemple

Jozuiji Temple

Jozuiji Temple is a Buddhist temple and historic site in Mukōgaoka, Bunkyō-ku. Visitors can view the temple building and grounds that identify it as a place of worship.

3.1 km from start80 m near route
42 m/1 min walk
8
Jippoji Temple
LandmarksShrines & TemplesTemple

Jippoji Temple

Jippoji Temple is a Buddhist temple in the Bunkyō area of Tokyo. It is a historic temple of the Jōdo sect with a main Amida Nyorai (Amitabha) image and a noted cemetery and local history.

3.1 km from start61 m near route
38 m/1 min walk
9
Sensaiji Temple
LandmarksShrines & TemplesTemple

Sensaiji Temple

Sensaiji Temple is a Buddhist temple and historic site in Bunkyō-ku, Tokyo. Visitors may see the temple's traditional buildings and grounds associated with the Jōdo Shinshū (Ōtani) sect.

3.1 km from start57 m near route
92 m/1 min walk
10
Chogenji Temple
LandmarksShrines & TemplesTemple

Chogenji Temple

Chogenji Temple is a Buddhist temple and historic site in Bunkyō, Tokyo. Visitors may note its role as a local temple of the Nichiren sect and its historic character within the neighborhood.

3.2 km from start25 m near route
2 m/1 min walk
11
Dairinji Temple
LandmarksShrines & TemplesTemple

Dairinji Temple

Dairinji Temple is a Buddhist temple and historic site in Bunkyō, Tokyo. The temple sits on a green, tranquil lot in the Mukōgaoka/Mutaka area and offers a compact historic atmosphere for visitors interested in local temples and cemetery sites.

3.2 km from start69 m near route
71 m/1 min walk
12
Joshinji Temple
LandmarksShrines & TemplesTemple

Joshinji Temple

Joshinji Temple is a Buddhist temple and historic site in the Mukōgaoka area of Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. Visitors may view the temple grounds and traditional temple architecture at this local historic site.

3.3 km from start53 m near route
61 m/1 min walk
13
Shogyoji Temple
LandmarksShrines & TemplesTemple

Shogyoji Temple

Shogyoji Temple is a Buddhist temple (Jōdo sect) in Bunkyō, Tokyo. It is a historic temple notable as a local religious site with a recorded history and burial grounds noted in available references.

3.4 km from start76 m near route
69 m/1 min walk
14
Komyoji Temple
LandmarksShrines & TemplesTemple

Komyoji Temple

Komyoji Temple is a Buddhist temple and historic site in Bunkyō, Tokyo. The temple is noted as a local historic landmark and contains tombs of notable figures.

3.4 km from start71 m near route
637 m/8 min walk
15
Seson-in Temple
LandmarksShrines & TemplesTemple

Seson-in Temple

Seson-in Temple is a Buddhist temple and historic site located in the Sendagi area of Bunkyō, Tokyo. Visitors may note its role as a local temple and landmark within the neighborhood.

4.1 km from start80 m near route
91 m/1 min walk
16
Mori Ogai Memorial Museum
Museums & Art Galleries

Mori Ogai Memorial Museum

Mori Ogai Memorial Museum is a museum in Bunkyō, Tokyo dedicated to Mori Ogai. The museum hosts rotating exhibitions and provides visitor facilities such as a museum shop and a café, and maintains climate-controlled exhibition rooms.

4.2 km from start27 m near route
Goal
16 spots

Map

View on Map

Nearby routes

Other route ideas around the same area.

Bunkyo Literature and Eiseibunko Walk
Walk1.4 km away

Bunkyo Literature and Eiseibunko Walk

Starting near the Sports Center, the route crosses Otsuka and Mejirodai on its way to the Eiseibunko museum. It continues past Edogawa Park and Kohinata toward Denzuin and the Koishikawa area.

Bunkyo City, Tokyo7.3 km route
Bunkyo Academic and Yushima Walk
Walk2.9 km away

Bunkyo Academic and Yushima Walk

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.

Bunkyo City, Tokyo5.4 km route
Go-Kart on Tokyo Streets
Go-kart4 km away

Go-Kart on Tokyo Streets

Street go-karting in Tokyo is a unique way for visitors to explore the city. Participants drive small, road-legal go-karts through real traffic, often passing landmarks like Tokyo Tower, Shibuya Crossing, or Rainbow Bridge. To join, you must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driver’s license. Foreign visitors usually need both their home license and an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1949 Geneva Convention. Safety briefings are provided before the ride, and drivers must strictly follow Japanese traffic laws, including driving on the left and obeying all signals. The activity became famous when tourists dressed in costumes while driving, but due to copyright disputes, only original or generic outfits are now allowed. Today, several licensed companies—such as StreetKart and Monkey Kart—offer guided tours, with insurance and proper safety equipment included. Although exciting, this activity has also faced criticism from local residents for noise and safety concerns. Authorities have tightened rules to ensure compliance and safety on the roads. For travelers, it remains a memorable, adrenaline-filled way to see Tokyo from a different perspective, blending sightseeing with the thrill of driving through the city’s busy streets in a kart just inches off the ground.

Chiyoda City, Tokyo21 km route
Kanasugi Temples and Ichiyo Museum Walk
Walk4.2 km away

Kanasugi Temples and Ichiyo Museum Walk

Juei-ji Temple begins a route through the Ichiyo Memorial Museum and Tobifudo Temple. Asahi Benzaiten, Hosho-ji, Ono Terusaki Shrine, Eishin-ji, and Iriya Kishimojin-do continue the neighborhood temple sequence.

Taito City, Tokyo3 km route