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Ueno Toshogu Shrine
上野東照宮
Tokyo

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Built in 1627. it is a shrine that honors Ieyasu Tokugawa as a god. Most of the structures are precious remnants of early Edo period architecture, and have been damaged by war and earthquakes, including the golden shrine. It is said that the fact that these relics have survived all sorts of difficulties is testament to Ieyasu's strong luck. There is also a Peony Garden in the area, and every year, a Winter Peony festival is held from January 1 to the end of February, and a Spring Peony Festival from mid-April to early May. The Dahlia exhibition, held from the end of September to the end of October, features a lush landscape in the middle of a bustling city, and is a must-see.

Address

9-88 Ueno Koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 110-0007

Local map
Entry fee

Visit: Free
*Worship:
Adult (middle school and above): ¥500
Elementary: ¥200
Group (20 or more): ¥400
*Including Peony Garden (Only during Peony Season): ¥1100 *Peony Garden Entrance Fee
Adult (middle school and above): ¥700
Group (20 or more): ¥600
Including Toshogu Shrine: ¥1100
Elementary school students and below: Free
Opening Hours

Visit:
9:00-16:30 (October-February)
9:00-17:30 (March-September)
Worship: 9:30-16:00 (October-February)
9:30-17:00 (March-September)
Peony Garden Opening Season:
9:30-16:30 (January 1 to mid-February)
9:00-17:00 (mid-April to mid-May)
Closed

Open all year
Website

http://www.uenotoshogu.com/en/
Best Season

Jan., Feb., Apr., May, Sep., Oct.
Point

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Nearest Station/IC Access

10 minutes on foot from JR Ueno Station