TAIYUINBYO MAUSOLEUM

Taiyuinbyo Mausoleum is the final resting place of Tokugawa Iemitsu- the third shogun of the Tokugawa family. This was actually a Buddhist name which was given to Iemitsu after his death and his mausoleum is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is a part of the Futarasan Jinja Shrine and the Toshogu Shrine and has consistent Chinese influence in its architecture.

The mausoleum is filled with a lot of sculptures worth having a look at and a leisurely visit to this place can take up to 30 minutes. Although Iemitsu could have built this mausoleum in a much grander way, he refused to as a sign of respect for his grandfather. The gates leading to the entrance of the Mausoleum is declared as a Important Cultural Property as declared by the Japanese government.

Highlights

• Walk to the Mausoleum by checking out the four different types of gates in front of the mausoleum.
• Check out the different types of guardian deities that guard the mausoleum from evil spirits.
• Visit the prayer hall and marvel at the grand interior architecture of the hall, ranging from intricate designs to dragon sculptures.
• Take a guided tour to explore the premises and know more about the temple, its history and architecture.
• Visit the mausoleum of Tokugawa Iemitsu and have a look at its simple architecture and design.

How To Reach

• By Car: The activity location is 40 km from the city centre, it will take 47 min via Route number 119.
• By Bus: Take a bus to X station which is Y feet away from the museum. You can reach the activity location from the bus station with a Z-minute walk
• By Train/Metro: Take a train to X station which is Y feet away from the museum. You can reach the activity location from the train station with a Z-minute walk

Best Time To Visit

Taiyuinbyo Mausoleum is open throughout the year, so you can plan your visit to this place at any time of the year. 

• The best season to visit Taiyuinbyo Mausoleum will be the summer season from March to June because this is the time when the climate is pleasant. 
• The best day in the week will be the weekdays due to less crowds regardless of any time of the year. 
• The best time of the day to visit Taiyuinbyo Mausoleum will be in the morning due to less crowds and a favourable temperature. 

Other Essential Information

• The overall time taken to explore the Mausoleum can take up to 30 minutes, so plan your visit accordingly. 
• Try planning a visit to this place during the autumn season to see the fall colours of the temple premises. 
• The temple is open from 8 pm to 4 pm, so plan your travel to the temple accordingly. 
• You will have to pay at least 550 Yen to enter the premises of the Mausoleum, so be prepared accordingly.