Sengaku-ji Temple
Sengaku-ji Temple
4.5
07:00 - 17:00
Monday
07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
07:00 - 17:00
Thursday
07:00 - 17:00
Friday
07:00 - 17:00
Saturday
07:00 - 17:00
Sunday
07:00 - 17:00
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Neighbourhood: Shinagawa / Gotanda
In Shinagawa, an office district shares space with luxury residential buildings and the scene is constantly changing with rapid development. Ikedayama park and Togoshi park are great places to see beautiful traditional Japanese gardens with ponds, as well as enjoy the changing seasons. Shinagawa was a post and a port town during the Edo era and the lavish old Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples at Shinagawa and Ebara are very popular. It's a great place to get in touch with the old Edo atmosphere on a pleasure boat cruising along the canal. The neighboring area around Gotanda station is a study in modern contrasts filled with unique restaurants and a lively nightlife.
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- Chris R27 contributionsVisit the 47 Ronin TempleIf you have been captivated by the story of the 47 Ronin (not so much the Keanu Reeves movie), then Sengaku-ji Temple is a must visit location. The Shinagawa station is one of the larger ones, and then take a short trip to Sengakuji subway station. We went there in mid-morning mid-week in June and there were few people visiting. Buy some incense for the burial sites and visit the small museums for the history. It is peaceful and serene as others say. The souvenir store near the entrance was one of the few we came across in Tokyo, and we had an excellent lunch just down the road near the subway entrance.Visited June 2023Written 11 July 2023
- OldjackGreater Melbourne, Australia27,929 contributionsResting Place Of The 47 SamuraiAlthough not on the tourist map the Sengakuji Temple is definitely one of the places to visit in Tokyo if you have an interest in the history and story of the 47 Samurai. It is only a short walk up the hill from the Sengakuji Station and a little further from Shinagawa Station on the Yamanote Line. Although only written in Japanese people are not encouraged to visit the graves of the 47, a pity as they are quite significant. A simple Gaijin can just walk in and no one will comment but the signage is clear to Japanese visitors. The temple is fairly typical but interesting and there is a large bronze statue of Oishi Kuranosuke, the leader of the 47 who led the raid on Kira's house that started it all. There are many other sites in Tokyo that are linked to the 47 but this is the most significant one and definitely worthy of visitVisited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 October 2023
- Keith LVancouver Island, Canada281 contributionsA must visitAfter reading about the 47 Samourai I knew that I had to visit the shrine on our stay in Tokyo. Such a serene place and also visited the museum,which is well worth a visit.Admittance to the museum is just 300 yen cash only. Such a moving experience realizing the ultimate sacrifice of the 47 Samourai.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 November 2023
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Jeff K
Pittsburgh, PA2,019 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
The temple itself is ok but the highlight is the graveyard and related story of the 47 samurai. I had not heard the story before and found it quite captivating. They give you 90 burning incense sticks for your admission price and you place them at the various graves. It made for a memorable visit.
Written 18 March 2024
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Keith L
Vancouver Island, Canada281 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
After reading about the 47 Samourai I knew that I had to visit the shrine
on our stay in Tokyo.
Such a serene place and also visited the museum,which is well worth a visit.Admittance to the museum is just 300 yen cash only.
Such a moving experience realizing the ultimate sacrifice of the 47 Samourai.
on our stay in Tokyo.
Such a serene place and also visited the museum,which is well worth a visit.Admittance to the museum is just 300 yen cash only.
Such a moving experience realizing the ultimate sacrifice of the 47 Samourai.
Written 4 November 2023
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Oldjack
Greater Melbourne, Australia27,929 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Although not on the tourist map the Sengakuji Temple is definitely one of the places to visit in Tokyo if you have an interest in the history and story of the 47 Samurai. It is only a short walk up the hill from the Sengakuji Station and a little further from Shinagawa Station on the Yamanote Line. Although only written in Japanese people are not encouraged to visit the graves of the 47, a pity as they are quite significant. A simple Gaijin can just walk in and no one will comment but the signage is clear to Japanese visitors. The temple is fairly typical but interesting and there is a large bronze statue of Oishi Kuranosuke, the leader of the 47 who led the raid on Kira's house that started it all. There are many other sites in Tokyo that are linked to the 47 but this is the most significant one and definitely worthy of visit
Written 22 October 2023
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Tricky
Stockholm, Sweden254 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
A bit off the beaten path with not much else in the vicinity. Recommended if you’re super into the tale of the 47 ronin, as this is the location of their graves. Otherwise I’d give this a pass, there are plenty of other temples. On a plus side, its location means that there isn’t the same throng of tourists which you will experience at Senso-jo for example. If not for the construction site next door, this place is much more peaceful.
Written 12 July 2023
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Chris R
Tucson, United States27 contributions
Jun 2023
If you have been captivated by the story of the 47 Ronin (not so much the Keanu Reeves movie), then Sengaku-ji Temple is a must visit location. The Shinagawa station is one of the larger ones, and then take a short trip to Sengakuji subway station. We went there in mid-morning mid-week in June and there were few people visiting. Buy some incense for the burial sites and visit the small museums for the history. It is peaceful and serene as others say.
The souvenir store near the entrance was one of the few we came across in Tokyo, and we had an excellent lunch just down the road near the subway entrance.
The souvenir store near the entrance was one of the few we came across in Tokyo, and we had an excellent lunch just down the road near the subway entrance.
Written 11 July 2023
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Vayu
Natal, RN62 contributions
Jan 2023
Having visited many temples I think I can consider this a standard temple, with not much going on or a particularly big green area such as the Kamakura ones. I recall there being a graveyard and it being surrounded by big city buildings.
Written 9 July 2023
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s s
7 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Very interesting temple and if you are interested in Japanese history, worth a visit. This is the burial site of the 47 Ronin.
Written 4 July 2023
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Jonathan
Delaware988 contributions
May 2023 • Family
This shrine was on my B-list of sites to visit - SO thankful that the woman sitting next to my daughter on the flight to Japan insisted we visited it. Like so many other shrines, it has the peace and serenity you wouldn't expect in the middle of one of the largest cities in the world. What makes this one extra special is that you are literally walking through history when visiting, from walking past the spring where they washed Kira's head to the the burial sites of the Ronin and Asano and his wife. It felt even more personal when you are encouraged to buy some incense to burn at the burial sites.
The one consistent negative comment I have seen on the reviews here is that it can get crowded. We visited in late May on a Monday but were there first thing in the morning and there were very few people here, so it may be a matter of going first thing in the day before the tours arrive. But regardless, this is not only a religious site, but also a very important site in Japanese history and shouldn't be missed.
The one consistent negative comment I have seen on the reviews here is that it can get crowded. We visited in late May on a Monday but were there first thing in the morning and there were very few people here, so it may be a matter of going first thing in the day before the tours arrive. But regardless, this is not only a religious site, but also a very important site in Japanese history and shouldn't be missed.
Written 14 June 2023
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olafoomes
Amstelveen, The Netherlands1,671 contributions
Mar 2022
The Temple well-known as the burial ground for the 47 Ronin. All Japanese people know this story.
The temple complex is easy to reach via the new Takanawa station on the Yamanote-line.
The Temple itself is quite nice and the burial site of the 47 Ronin presents a very serene atmosphere.
Before one goes my advice would be to read the story of the 47 Ronin in advance so the experience of being there is far more intense.
The temple complex is easy to reach via the new Takanawa station on the Yamanote-line.
The Temple itself is quite nice and the burial site of the 47 Ronin presents a very serene atmosphere.
Before one goes my advice would be to read the story of the 47 Ronin in advance so the experience of being there is far more intense.
Written 21 June 2022
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Japan182 contributions
May 2021
Just a few minutes from Takanawa Station is the Sengaku Temple, which is known as the last resting place of the 47 ronin that inspired many classic plays and modern movie adaptations.
The temple grounds are a great spot to take a break and fans can even visit the actual graves of the 47 ronin to pay their respect. Note that you'll have to buy incenses for about 300 yen.
The temple grounds are a great spot to take a break and fans can even visit the actual graves of the 47 ronin to pay their respect. Note that you'll have to buy incenses for about 300 yen.
Written 30 May 2021
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vorachitc
116 contributions
To participate in the morning prayer ceremony what are the procedures and expenses?
Tone P
Irvine, CA2 contributions
Hi, do we have to wear long pants when visiting temples and shrines in the summer?
JJD702
Akron, OH70 contributions
It isnt so much a dress code, but traditionally Japanese men normally do not wear a shorts outside of fitness clubs. You will just be viewed as a tourist. When in doubt & there is great reverence associated with the site visited, err on the side of caution & wear long pants.
verada
mildura1 contribution
Can you hire a tour guide I notice for obvious reasons most of the things are in Japanese so it would be good to have someone convert to English so I could better understand. If yes how much would a guide cost.
Lorry T
Albemarle, NC16 contributions
I've never seen any guides or docents but there is an English pamphlet that is very inexpensive. I highly recommend that you pay to go into the museum, there is a very good film in English which explains the story of the 47 Ronin and gives a good guide of what to look for at the Temple and their significance.
Japanese/English tour guides can be booked in advance for any site and they can be expensive depending on how many hours and what you want to see. I've never found the need for a guide, if you look there is almost always a pamphlet, map, or guide in English or someone who can translate for you if you ask politely.
Hello! Is there a fee to visit the Temple? Are tickets sold in advance or anything? I'd hate to go only to find I can't get in due to it being "sold out" or something..
_LeeKO_22
Olongapo, Philippines123 contributions
The only fees are for the museum. And the fees aren't that expensive
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- Sengaku-ji Temple is open:
- Sun - Sat 07:00 - 17:00
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