On the outskirts of Jindaiji Temple, there are many interesting shop and restaurate. Jindaiji Temple is famous for Daruma doll and Soba noodle especially. Please try to see and eat it!



                                              DARUMA

                                             Many color darumas





                                          Soba restaurant (Monzen Soba)

                                               Soba Restaurant (Shimadaya)    



                       Wasabi-zuke                                                                                       January 1-2 2008

Jindaiji Temple’s official name is Tendai-syu bekkaku-honzan Fugakusan Shorakuin Jindaiji. Founded in 733, the temple is the second oldest one in Tokyo next to Sensoji Temple.
The temple bell and the Buddha statue made in Hakuho period are designated as cultural assets of natural importance. The approach to the temple is lined with soba shops serving a local specialty, Jindaiji-soba, and others. The daruma fair held on March 3 and 4 every year attracts widespread popularity as rites of spring in Tokyo.

<Access to Jindaiji Temple>
• Short-walk from “Jindaiji” stop on the Keio bus Jindaiji route available from the north exit of Tsutsujigaoka Sta. on the Keio Line
• Short-walk from “Jindaiji” stop on the Keio bus Jindaiji route, or 3 minute-walk from “Jindaiji-iriguchi” stop on the Odakyu bus Kichijyoji-eki or Mitaka-eki minamiguchi route available from the north exit of Chofu Sta. on the Keio Line