My favourite area in Tokyo 🌿🧚 Jindaiji sits out in Chofu and it'll take you around an hour to get

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My favourite area in Tokyo 🌿🧚 Jindaiji sits out in Chofu and it'll take you around an hour to get0:15

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Escape the Tokyo bustle for Jindaiji, a charming area in Chofu known for its ancient temple, traditional soba restaurants, and beautiful botanical gardens. A perfect day trip from Shinjuku.

1 plan · 3 places

Plan · 3 places · Chofu, Japan

Jindaiji Day Trip: Temple, Soba, and Gardens

“Jindaiji sits out in Chofu and it'll take you around an hour to get there from Shinjuku but it is SO worth the trip out! Here you'll find one of the oldest temples in Tokyo surrounded by dozens of soba restaurants in old style streets, and be sure to visit the botanical gardens while you're here too.”

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Jindaiji Temple
Buddhist temple · Chofu
4.3 (8,606)Closed · opens 6 AM
Creator's voice
One of Tokyo's oldest temples, nestled in a serene area of Chofu. The creator calls Jindaiji their favorite area in Tokyo, noting its magical atmosphere. It's surrounded by old-style streets and soba restaurants.
Jindaiji Temple, 5 Chome-１５-1 Jindaiji Motomachi, Chofu, Tokyo 182-0017, Japan
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Jindaiji Soba Street
Soba noodle shop · Chofu
4.1Closed · opens 10:30 AM
Creator's voice
The area around Jindaiji Temple is famous for its dozens of soba restaurants, set in charming old-style streets. The creator mentions that places here close early, so plan your visit accordingly. The shop sign visible at 00:00 is '手打そば' which means 'Hand-made Soba'.
Jindaiji Handmade Soba Yūsui, 5 Chome-９-1 Jindaiji Motomachi, Chofu, Tokyo 182-0017, Japan
- Kusa Manju · ¥220 — A traditional Japanese sweet, visible being prepared on a griddle. The sign indicates '草まんじゅう' (Kusa Manju) and 'つぶあん入り' (with red bean paste inside), priced at '220円' (¥220) each. The creator is shown paying for one.
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Jindai Botanical Gardens
Botanical garden · Chofu
4.3 (946)Closed · opens Thursday 9:30 AM
Creator's voice
A beautiful botanical garden located in the Jindaiji area, which the creator recommends visiting. It's a great addition to a day trip, especially when combined with the temple and soba experience.
Jindai Botanical Gardens, 5 Chome-31-10 Jindaiji Motomachi, Chofu, Tokyo 182-0017, Japan

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