A peaceful, historic temple just steps away from busy Komae Station

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旅行時期：2026/10（約1ヶ月前）

by Cyberさん（男性）

調布・狛江クチコミ：7件

狛江駅から徒歩2～3分と、アクセスのよい場所にある寺院ですが、駅周辺が賑わっているにもかかわらず、その喧騒が嘘かのように静かな雰囲気が漂っています（車や電車の往来が、まるで遠くに聞こえるかのようです）。境内には樹高の高い木々が生い茂り、近隣には緑地保全地区もあるからか、夏でもそれ程暑さを感じず、ゆったりと散策するには最適の場所の一つだと思います。とは言え、境内は周遊するだけであれば30分と要しない程度の広さしかありません。
本堂や鐘楼をはじめとするいくつかの建造物は、（修理を繰り返しているものの）江戸時代からの建物であり、往年の面影を感じ取ることが出来ると思います。
一方、近隣に弁天池がある等の影響からか、夏から初秋にかけて蚊が多く発生しているように思います。なるべく肌を露出しない服装で参拝した方がいいでしょう。

This temple is conveniently located just a two- to three-minute walk from Komae Station. Despite its proximity to the lively area around the station, the temple precincts have a remarkably peaceful atmosphere, almost as though the hustle and bustle outside has disappeared. Even the sounds of passing cars and trains seem to come from somewhere far away.
The precincts are filled with tall, mature trees, and perhaps partly because there are also protected green spaces nearby, the area feels relatively cool and comfortable even during the summer months. I think it's one of the more pleasant places in the neighborhood for a leisurely stroll, particularly if you are looking for a quiet escape from the surrounding urban environment.
That said, the temple precincts are not especially extensive. You can easily walk around the entire site in less than 30 minutes, so it's better suited to a short, peaceful visit than an extended sightseeing excursion.
Several of the buildings, including the main hall and bell tower, date back to the Edo period, although they have undergone repairs and restoration over the years. These historic structures retain a sense of their original character and offer visitors a glimpse of the atmosphere of an earlier era.
One point worth keeping in mind is that mosquitoes seem to be quite common from summer through early autumn, possibly because of nearby Benten Pond and the surrounding greenery. If you plan to visit during these months, I would recommend wearing clothing that covers as much exposed skin as reasonably possible.