Rinsho-in

麟祥院Rinsho-in (麟祥院) is a Rinzai Zen temple in the vicinity of Yushima Shrine.
It is not a large temple but its grounds are well maintained. There are some large tombs of well-kown historical figures like Lady Kasuga, the nursing mother of the third shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu of the Tokugawa Shogunate.
It's a 5-min walk from Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Hongo-sanchome Station, or a 7-min walk from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Yushima Station.

Yushima Tenjin Shrine
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Yushima Shrine in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
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A Shinto shrine near Ueno Park, known for apricot flowers and crythanthemums.
Sanmon gate
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The Sanmon is the main gate of the temple.

Inside sanmon gate
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Chumon gate
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Hondo
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Hondo is the main hall.

Garden
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Grave of Lady Kasuga
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Grave of a wife of a feudal lord
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Rinsho-in Temple
4-1-8 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo MAP
Access: 5-min walk from Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Hongo-sanchome Station/ 7-min walk from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Yushima Station