# Sengakuji Temple

Sengakuji is the temple where the 47 ronin of the Ako incident are buried beside their lord, a story retold throughout Japanese history and popular culture.

## About Sengakuji Temple

A memorial festival is held every year on 14 December.

## Nearest station to Sengakuji Temple

The nearest station to Sengakuji Temple is Sengakuji, about 4 minutes on foot. You can also walk from Takanawa Gateway (5 minutes on foot), Shirokane-takanawa (8 minutes on foot) and Takanawadai (11 minutes on foot).

## Nearest stations

- [Sengakuji](/stations/sengakuji.md) — 4 min walk
- [Takanawa Gateway](/stations/takanawa-gateway.md) — 5 min walk
- [Shirokane-takanawa](/stations/shirokane-takanawa.md) — 8 min walk
- [Takanawadai](/stations/takanawadai.md) — 11 min walk

Walking times are estimates from the landmark map point; the actual route and station exit can differ.

## Rail lines serving these stations

- [Keikyū Main Line](/lines/keikyu-main.md)
- [Asakusa Line](/lines/asakusa.md)
- [Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line](/lines/keihin-tohoku-negishi.md)
- [Yamanote Line](/lines/yamanote.md)
- [Mita Line](/lines/mita.md)
- [Namboku Line](/lines/namboku.md)

## Facts

- **Category:** Temple
- **Also known as:** 泉岳寺
- **Coordinates:** 35.6377, 139.7368

## Related

- [All landmarks](/landmarks/index.md)