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Yutenji Temple 祐天寺

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · 1 post since 2012

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Visiting Yutenji Temple today

  • What it is: A Jodo-shu (Pure Land) temple founded in 1718 by Yumi, a disciple of the monk Yuten of Zojoji. Its Edo-style buildings were finished in 1724. Meguro City made it a historic site in 1993.
  • Getting there: About 5-6 minutes on foot from Yutenji Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line. Naka-meguro Station is about 700 m away.
  • Admission: Free.
  • Tip: A memorial service for firefighters who died on duty is held at the temple every year on 29 April.
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Checked against: Yutenji (Wikipedia) · Yutenji Temple (Visiting Japan) · Yutenji Temple (Tokyo Cheapo). Check opening times and prices before you go.

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