Special Public Opening of Ueno Toshogu Shrine in 2026 [Application Period: August 3rd - September 4th]
Ueno Toshogu Shrine
| Date and Time | ① October 18, 2020 (Sunday) 14:00-14:30 ② October 18, 2020 (Sunday) 15:00-15:30 ③ October 25, 2020 (Sunday) 14:00-14:30 ④ October 25, 2020 (Sunday) 15:00-15:30 ⑤ Sunday, November 8, 2020 14:00-14:30 ⑥ November 8, 2020 (Sunday) 15:00-15:30 |
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| Venue | Ueno Toshogu Shrine |
| Details | Ueno Toshogu Shrine was built in 1627 by Todo Takatora and the monk Tenkai within the grounds of Kan'ei-ji Temple to enshrine Tokugawa Ieyasu. The current shrine building was rebuilt in 1651 by the third shogun, Tokugawa Iemitsu. Having survived subsequent wars and earthquakes, it is a valuable architectural structure designated as a National Important Cultural Property, along with the Karamon Gate and the Sukibei (lattice fence). The opulent interior of the shrine, also known as the Golden Hall, features carvings of hawks and peonies, and the screen paintings by Kano Tan'yu, the shogunate's official painter, are preserved in their original state. The interior of the shrine is usually closed to the public for cultural property preservation, but it will be specially opened to 150 people for three days. |
| Price | 700 yen (admission fee) *Advance application and lottery system |
| Organizer | Taito |
| Contact | Taito Ward Culture Promotion Section |
| Contact(Phone) | 03-5246-1153 |
| Web site | 【WEB申込（申込期間：8月3日～9月4日）】8月3日までにURL公開予定 |
| Remarks | [Capacity] 25 people per session (by lottery) [Advance registration required] [WEB] Please register via the URL above. [Postcard] Please fill in the information below and mail it to the address listed under "Recipient". Reverse side of outgoing postcard: ① Event name: "Ueno Toshogu Shrine Special Opening" ② Desired "Date and Time" (Example: November 8th, 14:00-14:30) ③ Postal code, address, name (phonetic spelling), telephone number, age ④ Number of participants (Up to one accompanying person. If accompanying, please also specify the accompanying person's name (phonetic spelling) and age) Return side: Your postal code, address, name Address: 4-5-6 Higashi-Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8615 Taito City Cultural Promotion Division, "Getting to Know Edo" Section [Application Deadline] September 4th, 2026 (Friday) Must arrive by the deadline *Advance application and lottery system. *Multiple applications from the same person are not permitted. *You will be notified of the lottery results, whether successful or unsuccessful, at least 10 days before the event. *Please note that the content may be changed or canceled due to various circumstances. *Please be sure to wear socks when entering the shrine. (You will not be allowed to enter the shrine barefoot or wearing stockings.) *For the preservation of cultural properties, we ask that those who require canes, walkers, etc. refrain from participating. *There are high steps inside the shrine, so we ask that those with disabilities refrain from participating. *Photography inside the shrine is prohibited. *Please use public transportation to get to the shrine. *Personal information provided will be used only for the stated purpose. |