Tofukuji Temple
Tofukuji Temple（東福寺） is the head temple of the Tofukuji School of Rinzai Zen Buddhism.The name Tofukuji Temple was taken from Todaiji Temple and Kofukuji Temple in Nara, one character each.The oldest gate of the Zen temple, Sanmon, is designated as a national treasure.
The Hojo has a south garden (Karesansui Garden), west garden (Ida Ichimatsu), north garden (Koichimatsu), and east garden (Hokuto no Niwa), with different styles of gardens located in the north, south, east, and west.
Tofukuji Temple is one of the most famous places in Kyoto for its autumn foliage, and is visited by many tourists during the foliage season. The view of “Tsutenkyo Bridge” from “Gaun Bridge” is especially spectacular.
To get to Tofukuji Temple from Kyoto Station, take the JR train, which takes about 2 minutes, or a 12-minute walk from Tofukuji Station.
Tofukuji Temple Map
| opening hours | 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.※November - early December: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.※9:00-16:00 from early December to the end of March※Admission until 30 minutes before closing time. |
| regular closing day | without a holiday |
| entrance fee | free※Entrance fees for Tsutenkyo Bridge and Kaisando: Adults 400 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 300 yen※Hojo Garden admission 400 yen for adults, 300 yen for elementary and junior high school students |
| bus stop | City bus Tofukuji bus stop※10 minutes walk from the nearest bus stop |
| station | JR / Keihan Tofukuji Station※Approx. 12 minutes walk from the nearest station |
| parking lot | Parking available（free） ※Parking prohibited during fall foliage (late October to early December). |
| official site | Tofukuji Temple |
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