Town guide
Bunkyo
文京区
A quiet, green ward with two of Tokyo's finest Edo-era gardens, Koishikawa Korakuen and Rikugien, plus Tokyo Dome City, Nezu Shrine and the University of Tokyo campus.
Special ward in Tokyo
Advisories (minor): High waves · Alerts for all of Japan
- places to see
- 12
- protected local food
- 1
- traditional crafts
- 12
- Japan Heritage stories
- 2
Map of Bunkyo
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Things to see in Bunkyo
Yushima Seido
湯島聖堂A historic site in Tokyo, Japan.
Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
小石川後楽園A garden in Tokyo, Japan.
Rikugi Garden
六義園A garden in Tokyo, Japan.
Chinzan-so Garden
椿山荘A garden in Tokyo, Japan.
Yayoi Museum
弥生美術館A museum in Tokyo, Japan.
Kohinata Shrine
小日向神社A Shinto shrine in Tokyo, Japan.
Hatoyama Hall
鳩山会館A museum in Tokyo, Japan.
Koishikawa Botanical Garden
東京大学大学院理学系研究科附属植物園A garden in Tokyo, Japan.
Fukiage Inari Shrine
吹上稲荷神社A Shinto shrine in Tokyo, Japan.
Koshikake Inari Shrine
腰掛稲荷神社A Shinto shrine in Tokyo, Japan.
Imamiya Shrine
今宮神社A Shinto shrine in Tokyo, Japan.
Suwa Shrine
諏訪神社A Shinto shrine in Tokyo, Japan.
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Weather in Tokyo this week
Today
24 Oct
Rain
High 17°CLow 16°C
Sun
25 Oct
Cloudy
High 23°CLow 16°C
Rain 60%
Mon
26 Oct
Cloudy
High 22°CLow 16°C
Rain 70%
Tue
27 Oct
Cloudy
High 21°CLow 15°C
Rain 60%
Mild: long sleeves or a light cardigan. Bring a thin jacket for the evening.
Good to know
- Rikugien is lit up at night for the autumn leaves and the weeping cherry in spring.
- Nezu Shrine's azalea festival runs from April into early May.
- Tokyo Dome City next to the stadium has free entry and pay-per-ride attractions.
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