{"id":12838,"date":"2019-05-13T07:44:05","date_gmt":"2019-05-13T11:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/?p=12838"},"modified":"2019-05-13T07:44:05","modified_gmt":"2019-05-13T11:44:05","slug":"7-things-to-do-in-chofu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/travel-talk\/7-things-to-do-in-chofu\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Things To Do In Chofu"},"content":{"rendered":"
Situated south of central Tokyo Metropolis, about 20 kilometers from downtown Tokyo, Chofu is a city that has a history that traces back to as early as the Japanese Paleolithic times. During the Edo period, the site of present-day Chofu was a town that served as an important post station, and after Meiji Restoration, it officially became a city.<\/p>\n
What To Do In Chofu<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Spending a day in Chofu should introduce you to many hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path attractions that are as remarkable as the most popular destinations you often see mentioned in guidebooks and travel blogs.<\/p>\n
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Check out the Jindaiji Temple.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Built in 733, the Jindaiji Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect that is one of the oldest in Tokyo and its immediate vicinity, second only to the famous Sensoji Temple in Asakusa. It is made up of several temple buildings, surrounded by lush and thriving trees and well-manicured gardens. Leading up to the temple gate, there is a quaint little street lined with traditional Japanese-style food stalls, eateries, and shops that give off that old township vibe.<\/p>\n
The temple also houses a bronze Buddha statue called Shaka Nyorai, which is said to have been made around the 8th<\/sup> century.<\/p>\n\n
Eat delicious soba at the Sanmon Gate soba shops.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n