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Sengakuji Temple

Name: Sengakuji Temple
Address: 2-chōme-11-1 Takanawa, Minato City, Tokyo 108-0074, Japan
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (200)・Tourist Attraction・Place Of Worship・Point Of Interest・Establishment

Sengakuji Temple is a famous spot in Tokyo. It is known for its connection to the tale of the 47 Ronin. The temple was built in 1612 and was moved to its current location after the Great Fire of 1641.

The main draw of Sengakuji Temple is the graves of the 47 Ronin. These samurai are celebrated for their loyalty. They avenged their master’s death, even though it meant their own end. This act is remembered as a strong example of honor and loyalty in Japanese culture.

Visitors can see statues of the samurai and their graves, which are well-preserved. Many people come to pay their respects and learn about their story. The temple also has a small museum with items linked to the Ronin.

Sengakuji Temple is easy to reach from Shinagawa Station. It provides a glimpse into a significant part of Japan’s past. If you’re in Tokyo and interested in history, Sengakuji is a place to visit.

Hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Phone

+81 3-3441-5560

Website

www.sengakuji.or.jp

The area

Address

2-chōme-11-1 Takanawa, Minato City, Tokyo 108-0074, Japan

Top ways to experience Sengakuji Temple

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What other travelers are saying about Sengakuji Temple

A nice place, with very welcoming monks. I recommend reading up on its history before visiting to better understand what’s happening there. If you plan to make offerings at the graves and altars, I suggest wearing old clothes or being ready to take them to the dry cleaner, as they will get completely soaked in smoke.

Niko Einzberg

Dec 5, 2024

It's a small temple, but an all-in-one cultural experience. It is the site of a famous event from the Edo period involving the 47 samurai buried there, explained on multilingual plaques and in the free audio guide. There is a museum on site (worth a visit) and they sell omamori amulets. It takes just about an hour in and out and is close to a metro station, so it's easy to fit into a busy Tokyo tour schedule.

Shane Carr

Oct 16, 2024

Amazing show of respect to the 47 Ronin who avenged their betrayed Lord. The Temple is beautiful and well looked after. It was an honor to pay respect to the brave men who held respect and honor in the highest regard.

Jason Overholser

Jul 29, 2024

Such an amazing place of history. This shrine is an absolute must for your Goshuin stamp book. Absolutely beautiful. For 300 yen you can buy incense to place on all 47 Ronin gravestones.