Kannonji Temple

Must see Temple

Visiting the temple was the highlight of my trip to Japan it was a special experience which I'd recommend highly

Kannonji Tsuijibei Wall: The last of its kind

Don't forget to pay the Kannonji Tsuijibei Wall in Yanaka a visit when you get a chance to explore the area. Built in the latter half of the Edo period this wall, made out of mud and tiles, is the las...

For fans of the 47 Ronin

Though very difficult to find this temple with close associations with the 47 Ronin aka Chushingura so famous in Japan and seemingly made famous elsewhere by Keanu Revves movie fantasy is worth visiti...

200 years old wall

This wall is located by Kannonji Temple. The history of temple itself is interesting and this wall is registered as "important asset". This is in the small and no sign, but if you follow where peopl...

Unusual 200+ year old Kannonji Temple wall

We walked by this very unusual wall on our way to Yanaka from Ueno Koen. It was quite a surprise to come upon the wall along the sidewalk on a mostly residential street. Only after we photogra...