The Tokugawa Clan Mausoleum (徳川家霊台) is a complex of mausoleums located on Koyasan (高野山), in the town of Koya, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. The complex is the final resting place of members of the Tokugawa clan, who ruled Japan during the Edo period from 1603 to 1868.
The mausoleum complex consists of two main mausoleums, the Toshogu Shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate, and the Taidokuin Reibyo dedicated to Tokugawa Hidetada, the second Tokugawa shogun. Both mausoleums are designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan and are known for their beautiful architecture and intricate decorations, which include carvings of dragons, flowers, and other traditional Japanese motifs.
Visitors to the Tokugawa Mausoleum can explore the grounds, admire the architecture, and pay their respects to the members of the Tokugawa clan who are buried there. The mausoleum is located in a peaceful and serene setting, surrounded by trees and with views of the surrounding mountains.
Getting there
From Osaka Station to Tokugawa Clan Mausoleum:
| Train and Bus | Osaka Station ↓ Osaka Loop Line ↓ 13 minutes (5 stops) Shin-Imamiya Station ↓ Nankai-Limited Express ↓ 1 hour 15 minutes (7 stops) Gokurakubashi Station ↓ Nankai Koyasan Cable ↓ 5 minutes (Nonstop) Koyasan Station Koyasan Station Bus Stop ↓ 22 Koyasannai Line ↓ 8 minutes (3 stops) Namikirifudo-mae Bus Stop ↓ Walk about 1 minute ↓ Tokugawa Clan Mausoleum (Cost 3,580 yen) |
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