Mar 11, 2013 - 1 min read

Gokokuji Temple, Bunkyo-ku

Enjoy the cherry blossoms without the crowds

By Manish Prabhune

Community writer

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Gokokuji Temple in Bunkyo ward

Gokokuji Temple in Bunkyo ward (Photo: Manish)

Spring-time at Gokukuji Temple

Spring-time at Gokukuji Temple (Photo: Manish)

Cherry blossoms on the temple grounds

Cherry blossoms on the temple grounds (Photo: Manish)

Buddha statue at Gokokuji Temple

Buddha statue at Gokokuji Temple (Photo: Manish)

Different view of the statue of Buddha at Gokokuji Temple

Different view of the statue of Buddha at Gokokuji Temple (Photo: Manish)

He looks so peaceful...

He looks so peaceful... (Photo: Manish)

Engraved dragon at Gokokuji Temple

Engraved dragon at Gokokuji Temple (Photo: Manish)

Gokokuji Temple in Bunkyo ward

Spring-time at Gokukuji Temple

Cherry blossoms on the temple grounds

Buddha statue at Gokokuji Temple

Different view of the statue of Buddha at Gokokuji Temple

He looks so peaceful...

Engraved dragon at Gokokuji Temple

Cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo usually get crowded; however, there are some less known ones where one can enjoy both, the spring flowers and the serene atmosphere. Gokokuji Temple is such spot in Tokyo. Conveniently located on the Yurakucho Metro Line (Gokokuji station), it's an ancient temple that survived the second world war bombing and has an impressive landscape of pine trees and a garden decorated with stone lamps. A must visit, if you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of cherry blossom viewing spots like Ueno and Kudanshita.

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