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To-ji 東寺

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting To-ji today

  • What it is: Temple founded at the city's birth and entrusted to Kukai in the 9th century; its five-storey pagoda is Japan's tallest wooden pagoda.
  • Getting there: About 15 minutes' walk from Kyoto Station's Hachijo (south) exit, or 10 minutes from Kintetsu Toji Station.
  • Hours: Gates 5:00–17:00; Kondo and Kodo halls 8:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30).
  • Admission: Grounds free; Kondo and Kodo ¥800 adults; pagoda interior combo ¥1,200 in special periods only
  • Tip: The Kodo hall's statue mandala is the highlight. Check the yearly schedule for pagoda openings and evening illuminations.
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Cherry blossoms around the pagoda in early April; autumn leaves and illuminations in November.

Checked against: Location & admission – To-ji (official) · 2026 Admission Schedule – To-ji (official PDF). Check opening times and prices before you go.

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We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.