Sightseeing spots
This page shows sightseeing spots and historic sites near SENGAKUJI temple
A:SENGAKUJI temple(泉岳寺)
There are graves of 47Ronin and Load Asano.
address:Minato-ku Takanawa2-11-1
address:Minato-ku Takanawa2-11-1
B:Ruin of Hosokawa mantion(細川邸跡地)
Oishi Kuranosuke and the other 16 ronin SEPPUKU at here
Here is surrounded by a fence and you can see stone, which is ronin's blood splashed, from the gaps of the gate.
address:Minato-ku Takanawa1-16-25
Here is surrounded by a fence and you can see stone, which is ronin's blood splashed, from the gaps of the gate.
address:Minato-ku Takanawa1-16-25
C:Happo-en(八芳園)
Good restaurant with beautiful garden.
We can enjoy seasonal flower.
Minato-ku Shirokanedai1-1-1
We can enjoy seasonal flower.
Minato-ku Shirokanedai1-1-1
D:Kouyasan ToukyouBetsuin(高野山東京別院)
You can do the Shikoku Pilgrimage at this temple, and earn salavation.
Minato-ku Takanawa 3-15-18
Minato-ku Takanawa 3-15-18
E:Takanawa Fire Department (NihonEnoki branch)(高輪消防署二本榎出張所)
This fire station was built in 1933. The old fire truck that used to be used was decorated.
Minato-ku Takanwa 2-6-17
Minato-ku Takanwa 2-6-17
F:Tozenji Temple(東禅寺)
This temple is used as the first British Legation in Japan.
Sir Rutherford Alcock was attacked in this temple on 5 July 1861.
There is Three-storey pagoda
Minato-ku Takanawa 3-16-16
Sir Rutherford Alcock was attacked in this temple on 5 July 1861.
There is Three-storey pagoda
Minato-ku Takanawa 3-16-16
G:Joukyouji Temple(承教寺)
There is HANABUSA Icchou's grave, and we can visit the grave
Minato-ku Takanawa2-8-2
Minato-ku Takanawa2-8-2
H:SengakujiMae JidouYuen(泉岳寺前児童遊園)
Cherry blossom from Ako City is planted.
Ruin of residence and reception office.It was a substantial British Legation.
Now this place is park for children.
Minato-ku Takanawa 2-15-37
Ruin of residence and reception office.It was a substantial British Legation.
Now this place is park for children.
Minato-ku Takanawa 2-15-37
J:Ruin of Takanawa Gate for security(高輪大木戸跡)
It is located biside Route 15. A part of stone wall remains.
Minato-ku Takanawa 2-19
Minato-ku Takanawa 2-19
J:Takanawa tunnel(高輪橋架道橋)
It is a tunnel with a very low ceiling. So a person with an average tall height can not walk without bowing his head.
Please check a side of Japan.
This tunnel is going to be constructed.
港区高輪2-19
Please check a side of Japan.
This tunnel is going to be constructed.
港区高輪2-19
a:Sengakuji Station
Lines:Keikyu Line,Asakusa Line
Station Numbering:A07
A2 exit is the nearest exit to Sengakuji temple.
Station Numbering:A07
A2 exit is the nearest exit to Sengakuji temple.
b:Shirokane-takanawa Station
Lines:Mita Line ,Namboku Line
Station Numbering:I03,N03
From "Ruin of Hosokawa mantion(B)",we can access 3 exits by using elevator at Takanawa Regional City Office.
Station Numbering:I03,N03
From "Ruin of Hosokawa mantion(B)",we can access 3 exits by using elevator at Takanawa Regional City Office.
c:About Shirokanedai Station
Lines:Namboku Line
Station Numbering:N02
Station Numbering:N02