Monument
Zojoji Temple
Agustina says
The picture of this temple with the Tokyo Tower behind is very famous because of the contrast it represents, traditional and new in the same area.
Information
Japón, 〒105-0011 Tōkyō-to, Minato City, Shibakōen, 4-chōme−7−３５ 増上寺
The Zojoji Temple was originally built in 1393, and it was moved to its present location 1598 by the Tokugawa family. They chose it as their family temple and the mausoleum of the family is at the back of the complex, containing tombs of 6 of the Tokugawa shogun. There's also a museum that exhibits how the previous Mausoleum looked like before the Second World War.
The buildings in the complex were rebuilt recently, except for the gate in the main entrance which dates from 1622, surviving through wars and natural catastrophes.
INFORMATION
Price: Zojoji temple: free access.
Mausoleum: 500yen
Museum: 700 yen
Mausoleum + Museum: 1000 yen
Opening hours: Zojoji temple: every day from 9:00 to 17:00.
Mausoleum: from 10:00 to 16:00. Closed on Tuesdays.
Museum: from 10:00 to 17:00. Closed on Tuesdays.
The Zojoji Temple was originally built in 1393, and it was moved to its present location 1598 by the Tokugawa family. They chose it as their family temple and the …
The Zojoji Temple was originally built in 1393, and it was moved to its present location 1598 by the Tokugawa family. They chose it as their family temple and the mausoleum of the family is at the back of the complex, containing tombs of 6 of the Tokugawa shogun. There's also a museum that exhibits how the previous Mausoleum looked like before the Second World War.
The buildings in the complex were rebuilt recently, except for the gate in the main entrance which dates from 1622, surviving through wars and natural catastrophes.
INFORMATION
Price: Zojoji temple: free access.
Mausoleum: 500yen
Museum: 700 yen
Mausoleum + Museum: 1000 yen
Opening hours: Zojoji temple: every day from 9:00 to 17:00.
Mausoleum: from 10:00 to 16:00. Closed on Tuesdays.
Museum: from 10:00 to 17:00. Closed on Tuesdays.