What other travelers are saying about Ueno Toshogu Shrine
Another shrine that doesn't seem like much but it is more interesting because of the large ishidoro stone lanterns that were presented to the Tokugawa shogun from the daimyo feudal lords from all over Japan. These are considered national treasures and they line the way from the torii gate all the way to the shrine. It's free.
Quiet, neat shrine in the heart of Ueno, Tokyo. The only pity is that they don’t have many facilities opened except from the buying center when I went (before 17:00)
This is undoubtedly a beautiful building, but I was a bit disappointed you couldn't go inside to admire the laquer work within. It's done for preservation purposes, but many other places are able to let visitors inside whilst at the same time protecting the interior and fine artwork.
