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Tōfuku-ji Temple

東福寺

Address: 京都市東山区本町15丁目778

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History

Kujo Michiie’s temple complex was completed in 1255 after construction began in 1236.

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Timeline

Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

1255
Construction completed
KamakuraRecorded event
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About the era labels

Browse places by founding, rebuilding, and other events in each historical era.

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

Main Hall
The Buddha and lecture hall beneath a painted dragon ceiling.
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Sanmon Gate
A National Treasure gate rebuilt in the early Muromachi period.
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Meditation Hall
A medieval hall dedicated to seated Zen practice.
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Monastic Latrine
The communal latrine formed part of disciplined monastic practice.
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Bathhouse
This historic bathhouse used a steam-bath system.
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Tsuten Bridge
A covered bridge connects the Hojo and founders precinct.
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Founders Hall
The hall honors the founding priest Shoichi Kokushi.
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Aizen Hall
An octagonal vermilion hall enshrines Aizen Myoo.
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Hojo
The abbots residence is surrounded by four designed gardens.
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North Garden
Moss and reused paving stones form a checkerboard composition.
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West Garden
Clipped azaleas and stone edging form a broad checkerboard.
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East Garden
Reused foundation stones evoke the Big Dipper.
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South Garden
Rock islands and moss mounds create a symbolic landscape.
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Gekka Gate
A surviving historic gate in the temple precinct.
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Nikka Gate
A protected historic gate on the temple approach.
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Visiting information

Check before you go

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

Access & etiquette

The temple prohibits eating, tripod photography, sketching, and pets in its precinct. Visitors must obtain permission for commercial photography.

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Tōfuku-ji Temple

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History

Timeline

Construction completed

Explore the grounds

Main Hall

Sanmon Gate

Meditation Hall

Monastic Latrine

Bathhouse

Tsuten Bridge

Founders Hall

Aizen Hall

Hojo

North Garden

West Garden

East Garden

South Garden

Gekka Gate

Nikka Gate

Visiting information

Access & etiquette