Yushima Seido Hall, located in Ochanomizu, Tokyo, is now recognized as a shrine of Confucius, worshipped as the God of learning. When Japan's entrance exam season comes, huge numbers of students and their families visit here and offer up their prayers. In the Edo era, it was a place to explore the teachings of Confucianism. In 1690, the fifth Shogun, Tsunayoshi Tokugawa, established Yushima Seido Hall to encourage students to study Confucianism. Repeated fires demolished the buildings and eventually most of the land, which used to be part of the school have today become part of the campus of Tokyo Medical and Dental University.
- 1 min read
Tokyo Yushima Seido Hall
Now a shrine, in the past a school

Community writer

Guardian on the roof of the hall

Yushima Seido Hall

Entrance of the hall

Calm and peaceful afternoon

School kids visit and worship

Chic black building!

Flag of Yushima Seido Hall

Bronze statue of Confucius

Confucius, a symbol of learning

Tokyo Medical and Dental University is located just next to the hall

Decoration under the entrance roof

Walls of Yushima Seido Hall is along the Kanda River

Sunshine streaming down into the hall

Layered roofs
Leave a comment
0 comments in total
Book your trip
Find a nearby hotel
Explore some of the best nearby hotels and deals for the perfect place to stay in Japan.
Top Articles
-
1
Starbucks Japan Spices Up Summer
Food -
2
Kamenoi Hotel Atami
Shizuoka - Sponsored -
3
I’m Donut?: Japan’s Viral Donut Sensation
Culture -
4
70 Nations, One Amazing Meal
Osaka - Sponsored -
5
Hokkaido Full Immersion Tour
Hokkaido -
6
Suica 2026 and Beyond: What’s New and What’s Cool
Culture -
7
Kyushu Craftsmanship and Traditions Heritage Tour
Article -
8
Driving in Japan: Guide to ETC for Highway Toll Gates
Transportation -
9
Mt. Fuji Hike 2025: New Safety Rules & Registration Guide
Shizuoka - Sponsored -
10
Sado Island Kodo Earth Celebration 2025: Music, Traditions, Taste Tour
Niigata
-
1
Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan
Planning -
2
The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting in Tokyo
Shopping -
3
Sanja Matsuri
Tokyo -
4
Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo
Tokyo -
5
May Grand Sumo Tournament (Tokyo)
Tokyo -
6
Iwatayama Monkey Park
Kyoto -
7
Adachi Fireworks
Tokyo -
8
Daikoku Car Meet
Kanagawa -
9
Japanese Urban Legends
Culture -
10
Gion Matsuri
Kyoto