Aoyama Cemetery
Tokyo Prefecture · Japan
A famous cemetery in Tokyo where the graves of many historical Japanese and westerners can be found.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Aoyama Cemetery, an expansive and historically rich landscape that serves as the final resting place for many of the individuals who shaped modern Japan. Established in 1872, this was Tokyo's first public cemetery,…
Listen in the app2The Main Avenue and Cherry Blossom Tunnel
We begin our exploration on the central avenue, a broad thoroughfare that bisects the cemetery. This road is famous throughout Tokyo for its spectacular cherry blossoms. …
Listen in the app3The Foreign Section: A Global Perspective
A short walk from the main avenue brings us to the 'Foreign Section,' one of the most culturally significant areas of Aoyama. Here lie the graves of the 'O-yatoi Gaikokujin,' or foreign experts invited by the Meiji government to…
Listen in the app4The Grave of Hachiko and Professor Ueno
Perhaps the most emotionally resonant spot in Aoyama Cemetery is the memorial and grave of Hachiko, the legendary Akita dog, and his master, Professor Hidesaburo Ueno. While Hachiko's remains are famously preserved at the…
Listen in the app5The Legend of the Lady in White
As the sun begins to set and the shadows lengthen, the atmosphere of Aoyama shifts from historical to ethereal. The cemetery is the setting for numerous 'Kaidan' or ghost stories, the most famous of which is the 'Lady in White.'…
Listen in the app6Military History and General Nogi's Legacy
Aoyama is also a site of significant military history, containing the graves of numerous high-ranking officers from the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy. One of the most prominent figures associated with this era is General Nogi…
Listen in the app7The Landscape and Modern Skyscraper Vistas
We conclude our walking route at a point that offers a striking view of the relationship between Aoyama Cemetery and the modern city. From here, you can see the dense clusters of graves in the foreground, with the massive,…
Listen in the app8Closing
Our journey through Aoyama Cemetery has taken us from the vibrant cherry blossoms of the main avenue to the global history of the Foreign Section, and from the touching loyalty of Hachiko to the eerie legends that haunt the…
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What is Aoyama Cemetery?
Aoyama Cemetery is a place in Tokyo Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Tokyo Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.6659, 139.7218 |
| Last updated |
