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Tō-ji Temple
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Buddhist templeKyoto

Tō-ji Temple

東寺

Address
京都市南区九条町1
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History

Toji was established in 796 as an official temple to protect the new imperial capital.

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Timeline

Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

  1. 796

    Foundation

    HeianRecorded event
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Explore the grounds

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.
Landmarks on this map

  1. Kondo Main Hall

    Main hall rebuilt in 1603, enshrining the Yakushi triad.

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  2. Lecture Hall

    Central hall expressing Kukai’s esoteric Buddhist teaching through its statues.

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  3. Five-story Pagoda

    Pagoda rebuilt in 1644, rising about 55 meters.

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  4. Miedo Hall

    Hall on the site of Kukai’s residence, also called Daishido.

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  5. Jikido Hall

    Former monks’ refectory, rebuilt in 1933 and used for worship and sutra copying.

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  6. Dainichi Hall

    Hall facing Miedo, used for memorial prayers.

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  7. Treasure Storehouse

    Heian-period storehouse surrounded by a moat to protect temple treasures from fire.

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  8. Shoshibo Hall

    Imperial reception building rebuilt in 1934, with paintings by Domoto Insho.

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  9. Treasure Museum

    Museum displaying temple treasures during spring and autumn openings.

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Visiting information

Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

Opening hours

The Kondo and Kodo open 8:00–17:00, with reception ending at 16:30. Other areas have separate schedules.

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Admission

Viewing the Miedo and Jikido is free. This does not include paid Kondo and Kodo entry or special pagoda and museum openings.

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