Kaneiji Konpon Chudo Temple in Ueno

Peaceful and quiet temple near crowded tourist area

Keigetsu Watanabe Nov 09, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>Moss green trees in harmony with the old Japanese architecture</p>

<p>The temple is built of wood and has a relaxed ambience. Buddhist statue treasures are housed inside</p>

<p>The main front of Konpon Chudo Temple. Nobody was there but me</p>

<p>On the roof of Konpon Chudo. Who is he?</p>

<p>A large Onigawara, a ridge-end roofing tile featuring a devil's face, is displayed in the yard of the temple</p>

<p>There is another creature, which looks like a combination of a turtle and a dog</p>

<p>Lantern at the edge of the garden </p>

If you get tired of walking around Ueno, one of the most crowded tourist areas in Tokyo, I would recommend you visit Kaneiji Konpon Chudo Temple. It is not big and gorgeous, but creates a peaceful atmosphere with fewer crowds. The way to the temple also reveals some beautiful architecture with a lot of greenery.

Konpon Chudo was established in 1698. However, it burned down during a civil war and was then reconstructed in 1879 (during the Meiji Period). It is built of dark brown wood and has a relaxed ambience. Buddhist statue treasures are housed inside the hall.

Keigetsu Watanabe @keigetsu.watanabe

Japanese contemporary calligrapher in Tokyo. Began studying Japanese calligraphy (shodo) at childhood. Certified as a Japanese calligraphy master in 2005 and 2012.