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Toyokuni Jinja Shrine (Hokoku Jinja Shrine)
Name Toyokuni Jinja Shrine (toyokuni jinja shrine)
Alias Name Hokoku Jinja Shrine (hokoku jinja shrine)
Address Chaya-machi Shomen Yamato-oji Higashiyama-ku
Tel Number 075-561-3802 FAX Number 075-531-1643
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On his death Toyotomi Hideyoshi was deified in the magnificent Toyokuni Jinja Shrine. It was however destroy- ed by Tokugawa Ieyasu the first shogun of Edo period (1603-1868) who overthrew Toyotomi family. The shrine standing today was rebuilt in 1880. Kara-mon gate a national treasure is a relic from Fushimijo Castle (late 15th early 16th centuries). Among the artifacts inside the Treasure Hall is a legged coffer containing the articles left by Hideyoshi (an Important Cultural Property). The main festival is held on Sep. 18 the anniversary of Hideyoshi's death. Tea ceremony is performed here by the Yabunouchi School on Sep. 19.
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Access Keihan Rlwy: Shichijo -walk 10 min. ; City Bus: Hakubutsukan- sanjusangendomae -walk 5 min
Parking Free parking for 2 buses and 15 cars
Handicap Accessible (assistance required)
Open Time 9:00 - 16:30
Required Time about 30 minute(s)
Holiday Open daily
Note Maximum of people who can enter the Hall at one time : 100.
Charge To Treasure Hall: @300 yen - @100yen. Groups (30+) : @240 yen - @80 yen
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 Toyotomi Hideyoshi (toyotomi hideyoshi)  (1536-1598). Military commander in the Azuchi-Momoyama Period (1576-1603). Born in Owari (Aichi Pref...detail
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