Zoshigaya Cemetery (雑司ケ谷霊園)
About the place
- Country : Japan , Tokyo
- Address : 4 Chome-25-1 Minamiikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo 171-0022, Japan
- Category : Tombs
- Establishing Date : 1874 AD
Zoshigaya Cemetery (雑司ケ谷霊園)
Overview:
• Zoshigaya Cemetery (雑司ヶ谷霊園) is the public cemetery in Minami-Ikebukuro. Covering an area of 10 hectares, the cemetery welcomes visitors of any faith and contains the graves of many famous people.
• The cemetery was established by the Tokyo government in 1874 AD after it banned burial and cremation in the central areas of the city.
How to get there:
The nearest tram stop is Todenzoshigaya Station
The nearest subway station is Higashiikebukuro Station
The nearest train station is Ikebukuro Station
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