Sengakuji Temple

Name: Sengakuji Temple
Address: 2-chōme-11-1 Takanawa, Minato City, Tokyo 108-0074, Japan
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (200)・Tourist Attraction・Place Of Worship・Point Of Interest・Establishment

Sengakuji Temple is a famous spot in Tokyo. It is known for its connection to the tale of the 47 Ronin. The temple was built in 1612 and was moved to its current location after the Great Fire of 1641.

The main draw of Sengakuji Temple is the graves of the 47 Ronin. These samurai are celebrated for their loyalty. They avenged their master’s death, even though it meant their own end. This act is remembered as a strong example of honor and loyalty in Japanese culture.

Visitors can see statues of the samurai and their graves, which are well-preserved. Many people come to pay their respects and learn about their story. The temple also has a small museum with items linked to the Ronin.

Sengakuji Temple is easy to reach from Shinagawa Station. It provides a glimpse into a significant part of Japan’s past. If you’re in Tokyo and interested in history, Sengakuji is a place to visit.

Hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Phone

+81 3-3441-5560

Website

www.sengakuji.or.jp

The area

Address

2-chōme-11-1 Takanawa, Minato City, Tokyo 108-0074, Japan

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What other travelers are saying about Sengakuji Temple

Being a life long martial artist, this was high on my list to visit. Love the story and the fact that the temple is fairly close within Asakusa was perfect for an early morning adventure while my family sleeps. I highly recommend going there early in the morning to soak it all in without much people and to connect to the serenity of the place. I bought a trinket of a metal card to remind me of this place to stay grounded and have respect for self.

Derrick Bautista

Apr 1, 2025

Nice temple within walking distance of the Shinagawa Prince Hotel. This temple has a cemetery for 47 Samurai where you can buy and place incense. The staff spoke English well enough to explain things and help with buying (and what to do with the) incense. Nice architecture and worth visiting.

F'burg Foodie

May 23, 2025

Visiting this shrine has been on my wish list for a long time. This serene temple complex houses the graves of the 47 ronin. To visit the graves, you pay 300¥ for some incense to place on the graves. I bought the Sengaku-ji Goshuincho and after copying my choice of sutra, I received my Goshuin.

Elizabeth Scorse

Mar 23, 2025

A very interesting and absorbing visit to Sengaku-Ji. The story of the Ronin and their devoted service to their Lord is very interesting and extremely humbling. I’d also highly recommend making sure you listen to the audio tour, which provides some helpful additional detail. I would highly recommend a visit here if you have a couple of hours.

Gary Caley

May 15, 2025

A nice place, with very welcoming monks. I recommend reading up on its history before visiting to better understand what’s happening there. If you plan to make offerings at the graves and altars, I suggest wearing old clothes or being ready to take them to the dry cleaner, as they will get completely soaked in smoke.