Yushima Seidō, Confucian temple in Yushima district, Tokyo, Japan
The Taiseiden main hall measures 20 meters in length and 14.6 meters in height, featuring black exterior walls and traditional Chinese architectural elements.
Established in 1690 by Shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, the temple underwent multiple reconstructions before the current structure was completed in 1935 by architect Ito Chuta.
The temple houses a 4.5-meter bronze statue of Confucius alongside four wise men statues, representing the center of Confucian education in Japan.
Located at 1-4-25 Yushima in Bunkyo district, the temple opens its treasure room on weekends, displaying artifacts, paintings, and historical documents.
Students regularly visit the temple grounds to pray for academic success among the Chinese pistache trees, which influenced traditional calligraphy styles.
Location: Yushima
Inception: 1690
Founders: Tokugawa Tsunayoshi
Architects: Itō Chūta
Address: 19 東京都文京区湯島1-4-25 113-0034 文京区
Website: http://seido.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.70083,139.76639
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:33
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