Toji Temple

Toji Temple（東寺）, a World Heritage Site, was built to the east of Rajomon Gate when the capital was moved to Heian-kyo by Emperor Kanmu.Its official name is Kyoo Gokokuji Temple.

Toji Temple

The five-story pagoda (national treasure), the longest in Japan (about 55 meters high), was first built in 826, and was later destroyed by fire four times.The present five-story pagoda was built in 1644 by a donation from Tokugawa Iemitsu.

Toji Temple

On the 21st of every month (the anniversary of the death of Kobo Daishi Kukai), a fair called “Kobo-san” is held with over a thousand open-air stalls.Especially, “Hatsu Kobo” on January 21 and “Shimai Kobo” on December 21 are crowded with many people.

Toji Temple

Access from Kyoto Station to Toji Temple takes about 10 minutes by bus.From Kyoto Station Hachijo West Exit to Toji Keigamon 1.2 km walk, approx. 16 min.

Toji Temple

Toji Temple Map

opening hours	5:00 - 5:00 p.m.※Kondo and Auditorium: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.※Houmotsukan/Kanchiin: 9:00-17:00※Admission until 30 minutes before closing time.
regular closing day	without a holiday
entrance fee	free※The garden, Kondo, lecture hall, and five-story pagoda are 500 yen for adults, 400 yen for high school students, and 300 yen for junior high school students and younger.※Inside the first floor of the five-story pagoda and the Houmotsukan are for special viewing only.※Fee changes during special viewing periods; common tickets also available.※Lighting up is extra.
bus stop	City bus　Kujo Omiya bus stop※The nearest bus stops are Hachijo Omiya bus stop and Toji Higashimon-mae bus stop.
station	Kintetsu Toji Station
parking lot	Parking lot available (charged)
official site	Toji Temple