Ueno Toshogu

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This was established in 1627 to enshrine Tokugawa Ieyasu, and it also enshrines Tokugawa Yoshimune and Tokugawa Yoshinobu. The shrine is located within Ueno-onshi-koen Park and after undergoing major renovations in 1651, it escaped calamities such as wars and earthquakes that followed, and is an important spot to see authentic architecture from the Edo period. The heavily gilded and splendid main building is also known as the shrine of gold. There is a peony garden on the premises and the shrine’s “peony festival” that takes place in spring is well-known.

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Taitou-ku Uenokouen 9-88 Map
Area: Ueno / Yanesen Area
Phone: 0338223455
Hours: 9:00-16:30
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee] [Adult] 500yen [Children] 200yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Yes (please worship in a hug)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Beautifully Restored

Reviewed : 2023.05.25

The shrine has been restored in the last 12 years, and what a wonderful job they have done. On approach to the shrine there are countless stone lanterns, and there are really good explanatory signs...
Be in awe of the gold leaf coated shrine

Reviewed : 2023.05.03

Nikko Day Tour First Stop:UNESCO Heritage Ueno Toshogu Shrine.xa0Famous Gold Leaf coated Shrine and final resting place of Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu. The gold used in the construction of this shrine is...
One word , Spectacular!

Reviewed : 2023.04.23

Ueno Park in itself is amazing! The shrine is not to be missed, it marks the first shogun place of remembrance and for us it was a true wow factor as we had visited the last shogun’ shrine in Yanaka...