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ToJi Temple

Tō-Ji Temple

Kyō-ō-gokoku-ji Temple in Kyoto is also known as the much easier to say Tō-Ji Temple and is famed for its striking five-storied pagoda.

Toji Temple Kyoto

It’s the tallest pagoda in Japan at 55m and is a national treasure.

In 823, Kukai (Kobo Daishi) was granted by Emperor Saga and became the main dojo of the Shingon sect.

ToJi Temple

Although most of To-ji Temple was destroyed during war, it was rebuilt in the Edo period, and it still retains many of its original characteristics. 

On the 21st of every month, the “Kobo Market” is held, where various antiques are lined up in the precincts and you can enjoy the old-fashioned scenery.

ToJi Temple

Tō-Ji Temple Overview

NameKyoogokokuji Temple
(Toji)
教王護国寺(東寺)
Hours8:30-16:30 (until 17:30 from March 20 to September 19)
Holiday7 days a week
priceAdmission to the precincts is free (500 yen to visit the hall, 500 yen to visit the treasure hall)
address1 Kujocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
phone number075-691-3325

How To Get To Tō-Ji Temple

5 minute walk from Kinki Nippon Railway Toji Station