Meisatsu Zojoji Temple - A Journey to Tokyo’s Cultural Origins

【STORY】

Discover a special program that brings you closer to the roots of Tokyo, set against the backdrop of Meisatsu Zojoji Temple, a revered site where the guardian deities of the Edo period are enshrined.

Meisatsu Zojoji Temple is one of Japan's most significant temples, with deep ties to the Tokugawa Shogunate, who laid the foundations for modern peace. When Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun, entered Edo (now Tokyo), he became a patron of Meisatsu Zojoji Temple, which later became the family temple (Bodai-ji) of the Tokugawa clan, housing the ancestral graves and conducting funeral services. Six of the fifteen Tokugawa shoguns are buried at Meisatsu Zojoji Temple.

Despite the challenges of fires and air raids in recent history, Meisatsu Zojoji Temple has been rebuilt and restored multiple times. Today, its San'en-zan Meisatsu Zojoji Temple's Sangedatsumon Gate is designated as a National Treasure and Important Cultural Property.

In this program, you will be guided by a local coordinator well-versed in the cultural heritage of the Tokugawa family and Meisatsu Zojoji Temple. You’ll delve into the heart of Edo, the origin of Tokyo, and learn about the Tokugawa family's legacy, which brought about one of the longest periods of peace in the world, lasting over 260 years.

【HIGHLIGHTS】

• Explore Meisatsu Zojoji Temple, where the Tokugawa Shogunate, who established the Edo period, rests.
• Learn about important cultural properties with explanations from a specialized local coordinator.
• Discover the roots of Tokyo through the history and culture left behind by the Tokugawa family.

【SCHEDULE】

You can choose the start time for this plan. Please choose your preferred start time when you make your reservation.
[08:50] Meet at Meisatsu Zojoji Temple Main Gate

[09:10] Special guided tour of the temple grounds with a Zojoji monk (guided by a coordinator)

[09:50] Visit the Tokugawa Shogunate family graves

[10:30] Pray for victory and good fortune at Ankoku-den

[11:00] End of tour

【DETAILS】

●For Private Prayers Bookings:
- There is a private booking fee of 50,000 yen (regular fee + 50,000 yen).
- This is an optional service.
- If you wish to book privately, please select the "Option" mark on the next page after choosing the date and other details.
- Please make sure to confirm that the private booking fee is included on the payment screen before completing your payment.

【THINGS TO NOTE】

• Duration：2 hours
• Meeting point：Under the Main Gate of Meisatsu Zojoji Temple　[MAP]
  2-3-6 Shibakouen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011
  
• Access：
  ・2-minute walk from Daimon Station (A6 exit) on the Toei Oedo Line
  ・8-minute walk from the North Exit of JR Hamamatsucho Station
  ・7-minute walk from Onarimon Station on the Toei Mita Line
  
• Language supportJapanese, English
  
• Included：
  ・Guide fee
  ・Temple visit fees
  ・The cost of the experience
  ・Small Offering Plaque
• Excluded：
  ・Insurance fee
  ・Transportation to the venue
  ・Option (Private Prayers Bookings) Fee
• Clothes：
  ・Please avoid wearing clothing with high exposure, such as shorts or sleeveless tops.
  ・Participation in sandals is not allowed.
• Participation requirements：Over 6 years old
• Other things to note：
  ・Due to annual events at the temple, there are days when we are unable to accommodate requests.
  ・We also offer higher-value plans. For more details, please inquire.
  ・The name of the participant indicated on the reservation form will be written on the Small Offering Plaque. Please be careful not to make a mistake.
• Free Wi-Fi：No
• Toilet：Yes (Western-style)

【CANCELLATION POLICY】

Until 72 hours before the experience start time: 0%
From 72 hours before the experience start time to start time: 100%
Cancellation after the experience has started or cancellation without contact: 100%