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Yushima Seido

江戸村のとくぞう (Edomura no Tokuzo) / CC BY-SA 4.0

Yushima Seido

湯島聖堂

Tokyo · Kanto

Yushima Seido is a historic Confucian temple located in Bunkyo, Tokyo. It serves as a center for Confucian learning and is surrounded by beautiful gardens, making it a peaceful retreat from the bustling city.

Why we picked it

Many tourists overlook this serene site in favor of more famous temples and shrines nearby.

Best season
Spring · Autumn
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.1· 1,771 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station
Ochanomizu Station · 5 min walk
Website
seido.or.jp

Today

9:30–17:00

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

How to get there

From Tokyo Station · ~13 min by car

Tags

templehistory

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