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Tōfuku-ji 東福寺
Buddhist temple in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
史About
Tōfuku-ji (東福寺) is a Buddhist temple in Higashiyama-ku in Kyoto, Japan. Tōfuku-ji takes its name from two temples in Nara, Tōdai-ji and Kōfuku-ji. It is one of the Kyoto Gozan or "five great Zen temples of Kyoto". Its honorary sangō prefix is Enichi-san (慧日山).
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要Quick facts
| Type | Temple |
|---|---|
| Location | Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto |
| Founded | 1236 |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Official website | tofukuji.jp |
| Nearest stations | Toba-kaidō Station · 436 m Keihan Main Line Tōfukuji Station · 689 m Nara Line, Keihan Main Line Fushimi-Inari Station · 869 m Keihan Main Line Distances are in a straight line; walking routes are longer. |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
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Opening hours and fees change — check the official website before you go.
Data: Wikidata (CC0)
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問Questions visitors ask
What is Tōfuku-ji?
Tōfuku-ji (東福寺) is a Buddhist temple in Higashiyama-ku in Kyoto, Japan.
Where is Tōfuku-ji?
Tōfuku-ji is in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto. The nearest station is Toba-kaidō Station (about 436 m in a straight line).
When was Tōfuku-ji founded?
1236, according to Wikidata.
What are the opening hours of Tōfuku-ji?
Hours and fees change by season and for events. Please check the official website before you go: http://www.tofukuji.jp/
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