Tofukuji
Cost
free
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About
Tofukuji Temple (in Japanese; Tofuku Ji 東福寺) is one of the five great temples of the "Five Mountain System" of Zen Buddhism, Rinzai sect. It was "founded" in 1236 (exact date of completion not known) by a monk who had studied Rinzai Zen Buddhism in China. Like many wooden structures of ancient times... unfortunately the original structure burned down in the 15th century but was rebuilt using the exact original plans. The temple contains an artifact painting of Buddha on his death bed (2nd largest in Japan measuring 7x14 meters) but unfortunately this artifact is display very rarely to the public. The gardens around the temple are also very beautiful and worth a visit. Tofukuji is popular with the Japanese in the Autumn has the temple grounds has many large trees that turn magnificent colors in the fall. There is also a bridge on/near the temple grounds called Tsutenkyo Bridge and is lined by lush maple trees. The 100 meter long bridge is covered with the maple tree leaves especially in late November.
![Tofukuji Temple from the back [Fg2|https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:TofukujiBuilding.jpg| CC0 1.0 ]](/files/business/600x450-tofukuji-temple-0002.jpg "Tofukuji Temple from the back [Fg2|https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:TofukujiBuilding.jpg| CC0 1.0 ]")
![Tofukuji Temple Garden [Fg2|https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:TofukujiReiunin.jpg| CC0 1.0 ]](/files/business/600x450-tofukuji-temple-0004.jpg "Tofukuji Temple Garden [Fg2|https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:TofukujiReiunin.jpg| CC0 1.0 ]")
Access
Closest Train Station: Tofukuji
15-778 Hommachi
Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0981 Japan
Tel: 075-561-0087
10 min. walk from Tofukuji Station.
Hotels & Lodging
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Hours & Fees
Hours: The grounds of Shrines and Temples are generally open 27/7, 365 days a year but, many set their own hours. If hours are set, they are generally open from 9:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. in the morning and close around 4:30 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. in the evening.
Cost: The general grounds of Shrines and Temples are free but may charge a small fee (a couple/few hundred yen) for special gardens, exhibitions, artifact viewing, etc.
Information presented is based on the time it was created. There may be changes since publication. Please confirm information by visiting the Official Website before visiting.
Resources
Website: Tofukuji Homepage
