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Ueno Toshogu
Ueno Toshogu · 上野東照宮
Stop at Ueno Toshogu during a park walk for gilded buildings and walls. Enter inside the wall to see building exteriors up close.
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Visitor information
Admission
Ordinary adult admission inside the wall is 700 yen, distinct from free worship in the grounds. Peony garden, prayers and amulets cost separately.
Opening hours
Free worship starts at 09:00 and closes at 16:30 in October–February or 17:30 in March–September. Paid visits inside the wall start at 09:30 and end at 16:00 or 17:00 respectively. Season, weather, events and temporary closures can change hours.
What to see at Ueno Toshogu
Gilded buildings and walls
Walk inside the wall to see gilded buildings and the wall. Interiors are closed to visitors; this visit views exteriors.
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How to get to Ueno Toshogu
Use JR Ueno's Park Exit and walk about 10 minutes through Ueno Park to Toshogu.
Before you visit
Paid viewing ends before free worship
Free worship starts at 09:00; paid wall-interior visits at 09:30. Paid viewing ends at 16:00 in October–February or 17:00 in March–September. Free worship ends at 16:30 or 17:30 respectively; arrive earlier to see inside the wall.
If you also want the peony garden
The peony garden is separate from the wall-interior visit. Check date-specific opening and charges. Prayers and amulets are excluded from ordinary admission too.
Questions about Ueno Toshogu
Can paid visitors enter Toshogu's buildings?
Building interiors are closed to visitors. The paid area offers building exteriors and walls from inside the wall. The peony garden is separate.
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