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.
Highlights
- Family temple of the Imagawa clan
- Temple associated with Tokugawa Ieyasu
- Main hall, designated as an Important Cultural Property
- Garden, designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty
- Special viewings in spring and autumn
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.
Overview
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