Sengakuji Temple

“Forty-seven samurai avenged their lord and died for it — their graves still dra…”

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Sengakuji Temple is a Buddhist temple located in the Takanawa district of Tokyo, Japan. The temple is famous for the 47 ronin (masterless samurai) who are buried here. Also known as the 47 Ako samurai, these warriors planned a revenge for the murder of their master. The story of these masterless samurai has been turned into various books, plays, movies and TV dramas. A memorial ceremony is held every December. The temple is located near Shinagawa station and Sengakuji station.

Spot NameSengakuji Temple
Postal Code〒108-0074
Address2-11-1 Takanawa, MInato-ku, Tokyo
Telephone Number03-3441-5560
Official URLhttp://www.sengakuji.or.jp/about_sengakuji_en/
KeywordsCulture Experience, History

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What is Sengakuji Temple?
Forty-seven samurai avenged their lord and died for it — their graves still dra…
Where is Sengakuji Temple?
Sengakuji Temple is located at 2-11-1 Takanawa, MInato-ku, Tokyo.
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