Entsukaku (Former Chikurinji Three-Story Pagoda)
4.2
(28)This three-story pagoda, originally from Chikurinji Temple in Hiroshima Prefecture, was relocated to the Chinzanso Garden in Tokyo in 1925 after being damaged by a strong wind. It's now known as Entsukaku, a name it received in 2011 after a major renovation where a statue of Kannon was enshrined as its principal deity.
Address
2-chōme-11-17 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0014, Japan
Opening Hours
OPEN 24 HOURS (Thu)
Worth it?
Worth seeing if you're already exploring the Chinzanso Garden; it makes for a good conclusion to a garden walk.
Location
2-chōme-11-17 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0014, Japan
Nearby places
See more
Highlights
The pagoda is particularly beautiful when the Kawazu cherry blossoms are in full bloom around it, especially when the sun hits them.
Nearby eats
See more eats
Who it's for
Visitors to Chinzanso Garden who appreciate historical structures and a peaceful garden stroll.
Nearby stays
Reviews
4.2
Very good
5 ReviewsReviewers generally consider the pagoda a worthwhile sight when visiting the Chinzanso Garden, especially noting its beauty during cherry blossom season.
Fun facts
The pagoda is believed to have originated from Chikurinji Temple, which has ties to the Heian period poet Ono no Takamura.
Despite suffering damage from a strong wind in the Taisho era, the pagoda survived air raids during World War II unscathed after its relocation.
The pagoda's construction methods and style are estimated to be from the Muromachi period, with a legend suggesting Taira no Kiyomori performed its first repair.
