Paper City Guide

Shrines & Temples · Takanawa

Sengakuji

泉岳寺

Sengakuji is a temple visit in Minato with historical associations and spaces for worship. Keep visitor access and any museum admission distinct, and approach the grounds with care for their religious use.

Take a look inside
Original gouache illustration of Sengakuji; an interpretive impression, not a navigation map.
An illustrated impression; not a navigation map.

Before you go

Find it
2-11-1 Takanawa, Minato City, Tokyo
Visiting hours
Gates 07:00–16:00 year-round; Ako Gishi Memorial Hall 09:00–15:30. Festival extensions are separately dated.Check the current official calendar and entry or booking conditions before travelling.
Admission & costs
The temple requests ¥500 incense offering for visiting the Ako Gishi graves. Memorial Hall is separately ticketed; verify its current ticket before entry.

Hours and admission may change. Check the official site before setting out.

Getting there

  • Takanawa GatewayNorth Ticket GateJR Yamanote / Keihin-Tohoku lines
    5 min walk

A little time. A closer look.

Sengakuji is a temple visit in Minato with historical associations and spaces for worship. Keep visitor access and any museum admission distinct, and approach the grounds with care for their religious use.

Something to notice

Notice a stone, inscription or architectural detail from an appropriate public position. Let the small setting invite a slower visit.

A little consideration

Respect graves, worshippers and photography restrictions. Do not enter closed areas or treat memorial spaces as props.

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Sources & freshness Facts checked: 2026-10-10

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