To-ji Temple
In Japanese: 東寺（教王護国寺）
Founded in 796 to guard the new capital and given to Kukai in 823. Its 55 m five-story pagoda is the tallest wooden pagoda in Japan, and the lecture hall holds 21 statues arranged as a three-dimensional mandala.
World Heritage site (Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto); National Treasures including the five-story pagoda, Kondo hall and the statues of the lecture hall
Nearby
- Kyoto Tower ≈ 15 min by car
- Nishi Hongan-ji Temple ≈ 15 min by car
- Tofuku-ji Temple ≈ 20 min by car
- Sanjusangendo ≈ 20 min by car
- Fushimi Inari Taisha ≈ 20 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- 15 min walk from the Hachijo exit of Kyoto Sta.; 10 min from Toji Sta. (Kintetsu)
- Fee
- Kondo and Kodo halls ¥800 (¥1,200 with the pagoda interior during special openings); Miedo and Jikido are free
- Good to know
- Gates 5:00–17:00; Kondo and Kodo 8:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30); open every day. The pagoda interior and treasure hall open only during special exhibitions. Car park closed on the 21st
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info