Sengakuji (泉岳寺)
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This is a temple of the Soto sect known for containing the cemetery of Asano Naganori and the 47 Akoroshi (Akogishi) warriors famous for “Chushingura” the story of how they avenged the death of their master ending in their death. It is a temple built in 1612 by Tokugawa Ieyasu in outer Sakurada to mourn for Imagawa Yoshimoto. After being destroyed by fire the temple was moved to Takanawa, Minato City in Tokyo. On the grounds there is Ako Gishi's Memorial Hall, a memorial hall for the Akogishi Warriors and many artefacts are on display. Many people visit the temple in the spring and winter when a festival for the warriors is held.
Tokyo Minato-ku Takanawa 2-11-1 (Shinagawa / Kamata / HanedaArea)
[4/1-9/30] 7:00-18:00
[10/1-3/31] 7:00-17:00
[Akaho Yoshishi Memorial Hall] 9:00-16:30 (Oct.--Mar. Until 16:00)
Review of Sengaku-ji Temple
TripAdvisor Traveler RatingDetails
- Hours
- [4/1-9/30] 7:00-18:00
[10/1-3/31] 7:00-17:00
[Akaho Yoshishi Memorial Hall] 9:00-16:30 (Oct.--Mar. Until 16:00) - Closed
- open everyday
[Akaho Yoshishi Memorial Hall] Feb., Aug. Final Wednesday - Fees
- [Admission fee to worship] Free
[Akaho Yoshishi Memorial Hall] Adults500yen, Junior and Senior High School Students 400yen - Parking Lot
- Not available
- Credit Card
- Not available
- Smoking
- Not available
- Wi-Fi
- Not available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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