Yushima seido in yushima, neighborhood of Bunkyo Tokyo is a Confucian temple founded in 1960 by the Tokunaga shogunate, later became a center of Confucian learning, as noted in one of the signs in the grove, it was one of the first educational institutions in Japan. The sign reads “The birthplace of the education in Japan”, the site is designated as an historic place.
The temple is locate on one of the sides of the Hijiri bashi or saints bridge, as it has Nicholai cathedral on one side and Yushima seido on the opposite.
Entering by going down the steps on the hijiri bashi a small grove can be appreciated at the gate. Passing through the nyutokumon gate is not allowed now, so it is required to go through a side entrance, and then enter the temple trough the Kyodamon gate.
The main building daisendan is impressive for its simplicity, all black, with almost no decorations. Its simplicity is more dramatic, when compared with the color excesses of the temple Kanda Myojin just across the street.
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Founded in 1690. Yes, the architecture is very impressive. I love the green roofs.
Yes, the green sweeping roof lines
Is the green from Copper?
The temple has been rebuilt several times due fires. The temple was last destroyed by fire in the 1922 Great Kanto Earthquake and it was rebuilt shortly after.
@Harry Yes, is all copper. The tigers, cooks decoration are quite unique too.
@Tornadoes28, as most of the old Japanese historical sites, materials for repairs are carefully selected and "aged" so they don't break the holistic harmony.
I'm glad they do that and they generally do a good job. I've been to Aizuwakamatsu Castle which is also a rebuilt castle and it looks excellent.
Amazing Photo and blog:) Very Inspirations,I will goes to there at future !! Thanks.
@Tornadoes28 I haven't been there yet. One to my list of places to go here.
@Satoshi Thanks, the temple it's surely worth a visit.
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