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The five-storey pagoda of Tō-ji rising above the trees and pond of the temple garden.
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Tō-ji

Tō-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple founded in 796, soon after Kyoto became the capital, and entrusted to the monk Kūkai in 823. Its five-storey wooden pagoda, rebuilt in 1644, is about 55 metres tall, the tallest in Japan. The Kondō and Kōdō halls hold Buddhist statues, and a market fills the grounds on the 21st of every month.

Good to know

Opening hours
Mon–Sun 08:00–17:00

Hours checked October 16, 2026 · source toji.or.jp

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week
Mon08:00–17:00
Tue08:00–17:00
Wed08:00–17:00
Thu08:00–17:00
Fri08:00–17:00
Sat08:00–17:00
Sun08:00–17:00

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Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Tō-ji?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 08:00–17:00.

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