Gokuku-ji Temple is a famous tourist attraction of Tokyo. This is a Buddhist temple located in Bunkyoku in Tokyo. This Japanese temple built in 1681 by Shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi was dedicated to his mother Keishoin.
Gokuku-ji Temple in Tokyo was declared an imperial mausoleum in 1873 by Emperor Meiji. Tourists and local Japanese people gather here to pay homage to Emperor Meiji and his children's graves inside the temple premises.
The beautiful buildings inside the temple premises on a hillside offer a spectacular view of the Tokyo city. The main temple is a marvelous example of Japanese architecture. The temple portico stands out in this magnificent edifice. The entire complex comprising the
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bell tower, pagodas, the buildings, and the gate is a typical representation of Japanese Edo architecture. The Gokuku-ji main temple organizes the Japanese Tea Ceremony held across all the temples in Japan. Apart from the graves of Emperor Meiji and his children, those of Mitsuaki Tanaka, and Aritomo Yamagata are also placed here.
A statue of Lord Buddha seated in a meditative posture is another attraction of the Gokuku-ji temple. Visitors are not permitted to wear shoes inside the temple compound. Photography is allowed except inside the main temple building. Devotees may burn incense sticks.
Gokuku-ji temple becomes spectacular during the winter season with the snowfall all around. Visitors to Tokyo must never miss the opportunity to visit this renowned historical site.
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