Foreign Cemetery in Aoyama Cemetery

Walking

Today’s course

Starting from Aoyama 1-chome Station, walk to the Foreign Cemetery in the Aoyama Cemetery. The course is a 15-minute walk. (April 2022)

Honda Head Office

Honda Head Office

Honda Head Office is the landmark of Aoyama Itchome Station.

Aoyama-itchome Station Exit 5

Aoyama-itchome Station Exit 5

Aoyama Itchome Station, Exit No. 5. Elevators and escalators are available.

Aoyama Park North District

Aoyama Park North District

There are two Aoyama Parks, one in the north and one in the south, separated from each other. This park is the Aoyama Park North area. There are large trees and grassy plaza.

Aoyama Park

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Ryusenji Temple

Ryusenji Temple

Ryusenji Temple is said to be named after the eldest son of Tokugawa Ieyasu during the Edo period. This temple was once located in Akasaka. It was moved here after a fire in 1887. The red gate is a distinctive feature of the temple.

Aoyama Cemetery

Aoyama Cemetery

Aoyama Cemetery is operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. This cemetery is one of the top famous cemeteries in Japan. It is also known for the many graves of famous people. It is open to all denominations.

Aoyama Cemetery

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Akasaka Fire Station

Akasaka Fire Station

This fire station protects this area from fires, and by 2020 has achieved 30 years of zero fatalities due to fires.

Foreign Cemetery

Foreign Cemetery

These are the graves of foreigners who died in Japan in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Those laid to rest include doctors, engineers, diplomats, and artists. They came to Japan to represent their country and played a major role in the modernization of Japan. The Foreign National Cemetery has been managed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government since 2006.

Flower peach

Flower peach

Red and white flower peach are planted in the Foreign Cemetery.