What other travelers are saying about Sengakuji Temple
Nestled in the booming metropolitan, it is almost magical to find this serene environment still preserved.
We bought tickets to the museum but were a little disappointed that not all elements are translated to English so you miss a part of the story.
In the main area there is an incense machine for you to lite but when you go to the actual cemetery for the ronin they sell incense (for much more Yen) and you cannot use the one from the machine. Feels more like a money making opportunity. We all bought incense thinking it was required but l saw sometimes one person buys in a group.
It was still a special trip & l loved learning the facts about the story as opposed to the western versions we've been accustomed to.
Moving and special. The graves of the 47 Ronin. You have to buy incense to enter and lay it on the graves. The smoke makes your eyes water and sets a mood unlike any other shrine we visited. Recommend the museums as well!
Cool place. Great atmosphere with the history of 47 ronins. Unfortunately, the museum close on the day I come. But the graveyard of ronins is in the backyard so don’t need to go through the museum. There are literally sakuras everywhere and the scenery is just astonishing to admire.
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.
I went during the week; there weren't very many people there which was nice and the volunteers at the gate were friendly and gave a quick explanation about the grave site. This was one of my favorite historical stops in Japan!