Ueno Toshogu Shrine
- Published 2010.7.13
The Toshogu shrine is found in Ueno Park, and was constructed in 1627 by Takatora Todo. The current shrine was rebuilt in 1951 by Tokugawa Iemitsu.
Tokugawa Ieyasu, Tokugawa Yoshimune, and Tokugawa Keiki are enshrined at Toshogu.
In the shrine area is Botan Park, which is famous for its peonies in spring and winter.
Information
Hours | 10:00am – 5:00pm (Admittance until 4:30) |
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Holidays | Monday, New Year’s holiday, Entrance exam period |
Fee | - |
Access | Three minute walk from JR Ueno station (park exit) |
Address | Tokyo-to, Taito-ku, Ueno Park 9-88 (post: 110-0007)) |
Tel | 03-3822-3455 (Shrine office03-3822-3575 (Botan park)) |
Website | <- |
Map |