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Tō-ji 東寺
World Heritage Sitebuilding in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
史About
Tō-ji Temple (東寺, Tō-ji; "East Temple"), a.k.a. the Kyō-ō-gokoku-ji (教王護国寺; The Temple for the Defense of the Nation by Means of the King of Doctrines) is a Shingon Buddhist temple in the Minami-ku ward of Kyoto, Japan.
Founded in 796, Tō-ji Temple was one of the only three Buddhist temples allowed in the city at the time it became the capital of Japan. As such it has a long history, housing treasures and documents from the early Heian period and the Tang dynasty, and with buildings in its complex covering the Kamakura, Muromachi, Momoyama, and Edo periods. Five of these buildings have been designated National Treasures in two different categories: the Lotus Flower Gate (rengemon), the Miei Hall (mieidō), the Golden Hall (kondō) and the five-storied Pagoda (gojūnotō) (temple buildings) and the Kanchiin Guest Hall (kanchiin kyakuden) (residences).
Tō-ji was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, as part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.
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要Quick facts
| Type | Temple |
|---|---|
| Location | Minami-ku, Kyoto |
| Founded | 676 |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan part of UNESCO World Heritage Site Historic Site of Japan |
| Official website | toji.or.jp |
| Nearest stations | Tōji Station · 481 m Kintetsu Kyoto Line Jūjō Station · 845 m Kintetsu Kyoto Line Umekōji-Kyōtonishi Station · 1.0 km San'in 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.
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Buddhism in Japan日本の仏教
Pagoda五重塔
Shingon Buddhism真言宗
Edo period江戸時代
Heian period平安時代
Muromachi period室町時代
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問Questions visitors ask
What is Tō-ji?
Tō-ji Temple (東寺, Tō-ji; "East Temple"), a.
Where is Tō-ji?
Tō-ji is in Minami-ku, Kyoto. The nearest station is Tōji Station (about 481 m in a straight line).
Is Tō-ji a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Yes. Its designations include: National Treasure of Japan; part of UNESCO World Heritage Site; Historic Site of Japan.
When was Tō-ji founded?
676, according to Wikidata.
What are the opening hours of Tō-ji?
Hours and fees change by season and for events. Please check the official website before you go: http://www.toji.or.jp
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