Gyokurin-ji

Ueno & Yanesen


One of Yanaka's many ambient temples, this is home to an ancient chinquapin tree that's been designated a national monument. Ask someone from the temple to take you around the back to see it.

Transportation

  • subway: Chiyoda line to Nezu, exit 1

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