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Chofu, Tokyo / 深大寺

Jindai-ji Temple

A temple in Chofu, western Tokyo, that holds a bronze seated Shaka Nyorai (about 84 cm), a masterpiece of the late Asuka (Hakuho) period. Long forgotten under an altar after the temple's halls burned in 1865, it was rediscovered in 1909 and is now a National Treasure, the oldest in eastern Japan and the only Buddhist statue designated a National Treasure among Tokyo's temples. It can be seen in the Shaka-do hall.

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Last official check

20 Oct 2026

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18 Jan 2027

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Opening hours

The Shaka-do hall (with the National Treasure Buddha) is open 9:30-16:00.

Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site
Admission

The National Treasure Shaka Nyorai can be visited freely until the new Hakuho-in hall is completed (donations for its construction are welcomed).

Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site
Getting there

From Chofu Station (Keio Line), bus Cho 34 to the terminal Jindaiji (about 15 minutes), then 1 minute on foot. Buses also run from Tsutsujigaoka, Kichijoji and Mitaka stations (about 10-15 minutes).

Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site
Parking

The temple car park is only for memorial services and vehicle blessings; others should use paid car parks nearby.

Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site
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Address: Chofu, Tokyo (Japanese address: 東京都調布市深大寺元町5-15-1)

Official site: https://www.jindaiji.or.jp/

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At New Year and during the Daruma Fair, Jindaiji-dori has traffic restrictions and gets crowded; use public transport.Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site

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