Rinzai-ji Temple

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Rinzai-ji Temple, a historically significant temple as the family temple of the Imagawa clan, is also famous for its connection to Tokugawa Ieyasu.

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Overview

Located in Aoi-ku, Shizuoka City, Rinzai-ji Temple is the family temple of the Imagawa clan, who flourished during the Sengoku period (Warring States period), and is also known as a place where Tokugawa Ieyasu spent his youth. At the age of 11, Ieyasu became a hostage of Imagawa Yoshimoto and studied academics and martial arts at this temple. Rinzai-ji boasts many historically significant sites, including the room where Ieyasu studied, Yoshimoto's mausoleum, and the mausoleum of Ieyasu's father, Matsudaira Hirotada. The temple's garden is designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty, offering beautiful views throughout the year. Cherry blossoms abound in spring, and the autumn foliage is breathtaking. Rinzai-ji is a recommended spot for history buffs and nature lovers alike. Be sure to visit!

  • Historic Sites
  • Castle
  • Shrines and Temples

Basic Information

Address
7-1 Oiwacho, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka-ken Search for tourist attractions in Shizuoka
Access
By Shinkansen: Take bus No. 16 from the north exit of Shizuoka Station bound for Karase Eigyosho via Nakahara Ikegaya. Get off at the "Rinzai-ji" stop, and it's about a 5-minute walk from there. Show route
Op.Hours
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cld.Days
Open all year round
Fee
Generally not open to the public. Special viewings are held in spring and autumn.
INFO
This is a training temple, and is therefore usually not open to the public for viewing.
HP
https://www.city.shizuoka.jp/0000003490.html

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