Yushima Seido in Tokyo

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Facts & Figures

Yushima Seido (Yushima Shrine) is one of a few Confucian temples in Tokyo and registered as a national historical site. Experience the Ultimate Japanese Hospitality at a Tokyo Ryokan.
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• Yushima Seido
• Opening Hours - 9:30 am to 5:00 pm – April till September
• Opening Hours - 9:30 am to 4:00 pm – October till March
• Admission Fee - free

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History

Yushima Seido's history started in 1630. On the grounds of Shinobi-ga-oka (now in Ueno Park) Hayashi Razan (well-known Confucian scholar from Kyoto, 1583-1657) founded this private Confucian temple. The whole complex was later (1690) moved to its current location by the fifth Tokugawa shogun (Tsunayoshi).

Sightseeing spots

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Confucius statue - the largest in the world, donation from Lions Club of Taipei in 1975

Taiseiden (Confucius temple) - was rebuilt many times after earthquakes

Kyoudan-mon gate - this version was reconstructed after the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923

Nyutoku-mon Gate - built in 1704 and still in its original shape

Festival & Events (dates can change without notice)

February

Ume Matsuri (Feb till Mar)
The plum blossom festival goes on for 1 month and attracts thousands of visitors every year. Enjoy a tea ceremony, Tenjin drumming, good food and a great scenery within the Yushima Seido Shrine.