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To-ji Temple

To-ji Temple

Sight4.5 · 18 8494.4 · 1 688≈ 1 h 15 minEntry: ~500 JPY

A historic Shingon Buddhist temple founded in 796 shortly after Kyoto became Japan's imperial capital, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its landmark five-story wooden pagoda stands 55 meters tall, the highest in Japan. Within the Kondo (Main Hall) sits the Yakushi Buddha triad, while the Kodo houses an extraordinary three-dimensional mandala of 21 expressive statues arranged according to master Kukai's teachings.

Highlights

Japan's tallest historic five-story wooden pagoda at 55 meters
Three-dimensional sculptural mandala of 21 statues in the Kodo hall
Revered Yakushi Buddha healing triad in the monumental Kondo
Famous Kobo-san outdoor flea and craft market held on the 21st monthly

Opening hours

Mon	08:00 – 17:00
Tue	08:00 – 17:00
Wed	08:00 – 17:00
Thu	08:00 – 17:00
Fri	08:00 – 17:00
Sat	08:00 – 17:00
Sun	08:00 – 17:00

What’s nearby

Main Hall

0 min walk · 1 m

East Temple

1 min walk · 94 m

Five-storied pagoda

Five-storied pagoda

1 min walk · 107 m

Lotus Gate

2 min walk · 130 m

Mikage-dō

2 min walk · 166 m

Kanchiin

3 min walk · 256 m

Rokusonnō Shrine

Rokusonnō Shrine

7 min walk · 522 m

Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)

Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)

9 min walk · 734 m

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