Chiesa

Ueno Toshogu Shrine

Indirizzo: 9-88 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo
Zona: Tokyo, Giappone

Lun: 09:00–16:30
Mar: 09:00–16:30
Mer: 09:00–16:30
Gio: 09:00–16:30
Ven: 09:00–16:30
Sab: 09:00–16:30
Dom: 09:00–16:30
Orari: October–February hours are shown; March–September hours are 09:00–17:30. Admission inside the wall ends 30 minutes before closing; hours may change due to weather.
Prezzo: Shrine grounds are free; admission inside the wall is ¥700 for adults, ¥300 for elementary-school children, and free for preschool children.
Come visitare: The main shrine building is not open to the interior; paid admission allows close viewing from inside the surrounding wall. Regular visits do not require advance booking; the gates may close in severe weather.
Orari: Ingresso libero
Orari: Circa 10–15 min

Perché vale la deviazione

A gilded 1651 shrine to Tokugawa Ieyasu that survived the 1868 battle, the 1923 earthquake and the 1945 raids intact.

Ueno Toshogu Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Tokyo, known for its Edo period architecture and historical significance. It features intricate carvings and has withstood earthquakes and wars, making it a cultural landmark.

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