Jindaiji Temple
In Japanese: 深大寺
A Tendai temple in Chofu founded in 733, surrounded by Musashino woods, springs and soba shops. Its bronze Shaka Nyorai from the 7th–8th century is the oldest National Treasure Buddha in eastern Japan.
National Treasure (bronze seated Shaka Nyorai)
Nearby
- Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum ≈ 35 min by car
- Japan Open-Air Folk House Museum (Nihon Minkaen) ≈ 35 min by car
- Tonogayato Garden ≈ 40 min by car
- Akihabara Electric Town ≈ 50 min by car
- Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street ≈ 50 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Keio Bus [Cho 34] for Jindaiji from Chofu Sta. (Keio Line), about 15 min to the terminus, then 1 min walk
- Fee
- Free (Shakado hall with the National Treasure Buddha is free until the new hall is completed)
- Good to know
- Shakado (National Treasure Buddha) open 9:30–16:00
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info