Toji-in Temple

Temple

4.5

Around KamigamoArea

Around Kinkaku-Ji TempleArea

A Rinzai Tenryu-ji Buddhist temple located in Kita Ward, Kyoto City. The family temple of the Ashikaga clan, it is also famous for being the grave site of Ashikaga Takauji. The temple garden was created when it was first founded by Muso Kokushi (Soseki), famous as the designer of the gardens at the Tenryu-ji Temple and Saiho-ji Temple (commonly called Koke-dera, Moss Temple). The garden is actually comprised of two separate, differing gardens built around two ponds in the east and west—a dry landscape garden and a traditional circular strolling garden. The western garden is particularly well known for its numerous sights, including the pond created in the shape of a cotton rose blossom, its tea room, and the wooden figures of Ashikaga generals enshrined in the Reikoden hall.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Kita-ku Toujinkitamachi 63 Map
Area: Around Kamigamo Area Around Kinkaku-Ji Temple Area
Phone: 0754615786
Hours: 9:00-16:30(Information desk closed16:00)
[12/30-1/3]9:00-15:00(Information desk closed14:30)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Visiting fee]
[Adult]500yen
[Children]300yen
Parking Lot: Available(5spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Hidden gem

Reviewed : 2023.04.22

Small temple with garden that has loads to offer. It was one of my favourite temples in all Kyoto. Thats probably the case because we were like 4 visitors around 2 PM on a grey Tuesday. I highly...
Lots Treasure

Reviewed : 2022.12.29

Again, compares to 2016 my first visit, it was limited to its surrounding areas only. Glad to come again with all halls are opened to the public. And was amazed with what were inside, beautiful...
Great Swap Meet in Japan.

Reviewed : 2022.09.30

This is one of my favorite adventures in Japan. The Toji Swapmeet held each 21st of every month has the best vendors in Japan. You can find almost anything among the vendors (Kimonos and obis, food...