Gokokuji Temple

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Gokokuji Temple

A large architecture in the middle of the city from the Genroku period, a temple with ties to the Tokugawa clan.

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Gokokuji, affiliated with the Shingon Buddhism Toyoyama School was built as a praying temple in 1681 from the wishes of Keishoin, mother of Tsunayoshi Tokugawa, the 5th shogun of the Edo Bakufu government. It is the 13th grounds of the Edo 33 Kannon Sacred Sites.

The main pavilion featuring the main god, Cintamanicakra was built in 1697. It is one of the few buildings from the Genroku period. One cannot believe it was built in half a year despite its intricate and detailed carvings with the best techniques of the time. The main pavilion and the Gekko-den are national important cultural heritage. Gekko-den was moved from the Mii-dera Temple Nikko Pavilion in Otsu City, Shiga prefecture in the beginning of the Showa period. It is an important piece of architecture that shows the study rooms of the Momoyama period. Other cultural heritages from the Genroku period such as documents and equipment are on display as a temple treasure.

Behind the main pavilion is a large graveyard which houses the remains of historic figures such as Okuma Shigenobu, Yamagata Aritomo, and Sanjo Sanetomi.

Highlights

  • A temple built on the wishes of Keishoin, mother of Tokugawa Tsunayoshi.
  • Various cultural assets on display including the main and Gekko-den, a national important cultural heritage.
  • Known as the burial grounds of Okuma Shigenobu and Yamagata Aritomo among other historic figures.

Photos

  • The main hall (Nio-do) built in 1697

    The main hall (Nio-do) built in 1697

  • The Nio-mon gate with two Kongo-Rikishi statues on the side.

    The Nio-mon gate with two Kongo-Rikishi statues on the side.

  • The Gekko-den, a nationally-designated important cultural heritage.

    The Gekko-den, a nationally-designated important cultural heritage.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)

A

English pamphlets available.

Q

Do you have temple’s red ink stamps?

A

Yes.

Q

Do you have parking lots available?

A

No parking lots, but visitors can park in our premises.

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Not available.

Reviews

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  • Alex Wu

    擁有超過300年歷史的~護國寺~散步路線途中環境很清幽,值得一看的歷史建築哦

Details

Name in Japanese
護国寺
Postal Code
112-0012
Address
5-40-1 Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Telephone
03-3941-0764
Closed
Open every day
Business Hours
Always open(The shrine office is open from 9:00am-4:00pm)
Admission
Free
Access
2 min walk from Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Gokokuji Station
Official Website
Official Website (English)