Ueno Toshogu Shrine

Dusty “Arctic” Fox a week ago

I love this shrine as a good shrine to introduce people to Japanese shrines; both what to do at them and why they are worth visiting. The gardens and architecture are incredible. The shrine serves as an amazing center, tying together both the local area and its history. This shrine also gets particulars done incredibly well and provides a wide assortment of talismans and charms. Signs are in English and Japanese, for foreign travellers, detailing both traditions and history.

A Mag 2 months ago

A lovely shrine in the National gardens. It is decorated beautifully with gold leaf and intricate details. You are able to get a great look from the outside or pay a small fee to be able to walk around the shrine.

44 G 2 months ago

Toshogu Shrine is located in Ueno Park and is dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu. Head towards the Golden Temple from the approach, turn left and pay about 4 dollars (500 yen) to view the grounds. After paying the entrance fee and passing through the gate, you will be captivated by the magnificent sacred tree. There is a small shrine beyond that, where the leader of the 808 raccoon dogs in Shikoku is enshrined as the god of good luck and victory, so a visit is a must. When you look at the Golden Temple up close, U will be drawn to not only the beauty of the gold leaf, but also the beauty of the carvings. It is a must-see spot when sightseeing in Ueno.

Paolo Falocchi 3 months ago

The golden temple of Tokyo, built to honour the Tokugawa Shoguns. The beautiful gilded doors, the thousand lanterns and the 5 story pagoda are all great sight to admire in this historically relevant Ueno temple. Especially beautiful during cherry blossom.

Ardith Telewik 4 months ago

This shrine is located at the center of Ueno Park It has a nice entrance of Tori gates and you will see a nice golden designed temple here. Many tourists are taking pictures here. Many Japanese are praying at the temple as well.