Absolutely stunning and dazzling—just as magnificent as Nikko Toshogu Shrine.
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Ueno Tosho-gu
Said to Bring Fortune to Competitions, and a Must-See Beautiful and Elegant Shrine.
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A shrine dedicated to the first shogun of the Edo shogunate (1603-1867), Tokugawa Ieyasu.
The biggest highlight is the glistening golden main shrine building, which has been designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. The building is called the Golden Hall, and its outer wall is decorated with gorgeous sculptures.
The shrine is also home to several other Important Cultural Properties of Japan, including karamon and its 48 bronze lanterns.
The “Eiyo Gongensha” here is thought to be a god of entrance examinations, employment, and certain victory.
The “Peony Garden” on the shrine’s premises is home to a wide variety of peonies, and during both spring and winter they bloom beautifully.
Highlights
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Considered to bring good luck for competitions.
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Beautiful peonies bloom in spring and winter.
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Many students come to pay their respects to the “Eiyo Gongensha”.
Photos
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Main shrine building
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Karamon
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Copper lanterns
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Peonies in the spring
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
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English pamphlets available.
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Do you have shrine’s red ink stamps?
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Yes.
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Is parking available?
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Not available.
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Are coin lockers available?
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Not available.
Reviews
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Partially translated by AI.
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Besides the famous cherry blossoms, the centuries-old ginkgo trees in Ueno Park are also worth seeing.
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This is one of the most beautiful shrines I've seen in Japan. It's located in Ueno Park, where there are plenty of other things to check out as well. Many people come here to pay their respects or pray.
Details
- Name in Japanese
- 上野東照宮
- Postal Code
- 110-0007
- Address
- 9-88 Uenokoen, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Telephone
- 03-3822-3455
- Closed
- No holidays
- Hours
- 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (Mar.-Sept.); 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (Oct.-Feb.)
- Admission
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Free
※500 yen fee to enter Karamon
※1,000 yen fee to enter Peony Garden - Access
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(1) About a 5-minute walk from the park exit of the JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin Tohoku Line’s Ueno Station
(2) About a 10-minute walk from the Shinobazu exit of the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Hibiya Line’s Ueno Station
(3) About a 5-minute walk from the Ikenobata exit of the Keisei Electric Railway’s Keisei Ueno Station - Official Website
- Official Website (English)