Toji Temple - Kyoto Attractions

Toji Temple

Toji Temple Pagoda (Photo: Toji Temple Pagoda – Kalexander2010 / CC BY-NC 2.0)

Overview

Address

1 Kujo-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto City, 601-8473

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Hours

8:30 - 16:30 Open now

Opening Hours

Monday
8:30 - 16:30
Tuesday
8:30 - 16:30
Wednesday
8:30 - 16:30
Thursday
8:30 - 16:30
Friday
8:30 - 16:30
Saturday
8:30 - 16:30
Sunday
8:30 - 16:30
Holidays
8:30 - 16:30

Price

Free

Website

toji.or.jp

Highlights

Kondo Hall

Kondo Hall is the main hall — Toji Temple’s largest building. Built in the 8th century, the original building burned down in 1486 and was rebuilt in 1603. Inside the main hall are three golden Buddha statues that represent the cosmology of Buddhism.

Five-Storied Pagoda

The icon of Toji Temple, the original five-storied pagoda was built in the 9th century. The pagoda that you see today was rebuilt in 1644, after a series of unfortunate lightning strikes burned down the original building. Despite its tall stature, the pagoda is held firmly using only stone foundations. Its unique building blocks have allowed it to withstand earthquakes, leaving it still standing till today.

Cherry Blossoms

A large sakura or cherry blossom tree stands outside the ticket office at the entrance of Toji Temple. During spring, the area around the temple and sakura tree are spectacularly lit up at night. The night illuminations under the pink cherry blossoms add to the beautiful view of the temple grounds.

Equipements

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Payment Method

Pay by cash

Ce qui est unique

Site classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO

Access

10-minute walk from To-ji Station on the Kintetsu Railway City Bus Stop To-ji-higashimon-mae 15-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station Hachijo-guchi exit