Just beside the Ueno zoo is the Ueno Toshogu Shrine. This shrine was built in the early 16th century and is one of a number of shrines across the Japan dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Edo Shogunate.
The grounds of the temple also contain a Hiroshima flame that was said to have been lit originally by a relative of victims of the Hiroshima atomic bombing from the flames at their home.
A pathway with 256 bronze and stone lanterns on either side leads up to the temple with the copper lanterns being gifts of various Daimyos.
Part of the folklore surrounding the temple is that the two dragons carved on the front gate are said to be so lifelike they go drink at the temple pond every night.
There is also a wall containing wooden pallets where people have inscribed their best wishes and hopes.
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