Tofuku-ji Temple

Construction of this large temple was begun in 1236 by the regent Kujo Michiie, who wanted to enshrine Kyoto’s largest monastery. The construction ultimately took 19 years to complete. The temple’s spacious grounds are home to such highlights as Japan’s oldest main temple gate (a designated National Treasure), and a toilet constructed in the Zen style as well as a temple nave decorated with a painting of a dragon on its ceiling (both Important Cultural Properties). Four gardens are distributed to the east, west, north, and south sides of the grounds, and each offers charming but different scenery. The northern garden in particular, with its checkerboard of moss and stones, is a must-see.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Higashiyama-ku Honmachi 15-778 Map
Area: Around Fushimi Inari Area
Phone: 0755610087
Hours: [Visit]
[Apr.-Oct.]9:00-16:00
[Nov.-Dec.1stSunday]8:30-16:00
[Dec.1stMonday-Mar.]9:00-15:30
Fees: [Normal admission fee]
[Honbo Garden]Adults500yen, Children300yen
[Tsutenkyo Bridge]Adults600yen, Children300yen
[Honbo/Tsutenbashi(Common)]Adults1,000yen, Children500yen

[Autumn Admission fee(11/10-) 11/30)]
[Honbo Garden]Adults500yen, Children300yen
[Tsutenbashi]Adults1,000yen, Children300yen
[Honbo/Tsutenbashi (common)]No setting

※Children are elementary and junior high school students.
※There is no group fee setting.
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available