Zoshigaya Cemetery

Opened by the Tokyo government on the 1st of September, 1912 as Zoshigaya Grave.
In 1935 was renamed Zoshigaya Cemetery.
Within the cemetery grounds, there are many famous authors laid to rest, such as Natsume Soseki, and many visitors come on historical purposes throughout the year.
Additionally, within the cemetery there stands many giant Japanese Zelkova trees, and the lush greenery is quite relaxing.
In the Edo period, it was used as a animal breeding ground, called the Otaka-beya, and that history can still be felt today.

Facility information

Telephone: 03-3971-6868

Opening Hours: 24hours

Closed: None

Address: 4-25-1 Minamiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo

Transportation: ◎ About 2 minutes on foot from Toden Arakawa Line "Zoshigaya" station
◎ About a 7-minute walk from Exit 5 of Higashi-Ikebukuro Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line
◎ About an 8-minute walk from Zoshigaya Station on the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line
◎ About a 20-minute walk from the east exit of JR Ikebukuro Station

Charge: Free

Parking: 10 spots (For visitors to the graves only)
* Please refrain from using the parking lot if you are sightseeing, strolling, or visiting the cemeteries of famous people.

Website: https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/reien/park/index071.html

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Zoshigaya Cemetery

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