Sengakuji: The Graves of the 47 Ronin and Japan's Greatest Tale of Loyalty
Founded in 1612 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, Sengakuji Temple is famous throughout Japan as the burial site of Lord Asano Naganori and the 47 retainers who avenged his death in 1702. The December 14 Gishi Festival, the Ako Gishi Memorial Museum, and the Well of Head-Washing attract thousands of visitors annually.