Why go
Kan'eiji was founded by Tenkai in 1625 to pray for the shogunate and public peace. The present Kompon Chudo recalls a complex that once covered much of Ueno Park. Six Tokugawa shoguns are buried within the temple precincts. Seen together at Toeizan Kan'eiji, these details explain why Toeizan Kan'eiji belongs in a Tokyo itinerary.
What to look for
- Kan'eiji was founded by Tenkai in 1625 to pray for the shogunate and public peace.
- The present Kompon Chudo recalls a complex that once covered much of Ueno Park.
- Six Tokugawa shoguns are buried within the temple precincts.
Useful to know
- Combine Toeizan Kan'eiji with one nearby anchor instead of crossing Tokyo repeatedly in the same outing.
Your next visit
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Outdoor visit · 30–45 min
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