Kyoto Toji Temple

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Toji Temple, also known as Kyoogokokuji Temple, is the head temple of the Toji Shingon sect. In 1994, it was listed as a World Heritage Site as part of the "Cultural Properties of Ancient Kyoto". The five-story pagoda in the temple is the tallest five-story pagoda in Japan. The five-story pagoda is considered the symbol of Kyoto. At 54.8 meters high, it is known as the tallest wooden tower in Japan.

📍Address: 1 Kujo-cho, Teranami-ku, Kyoto
🕒Opening hours:
March 20th - April 17th: 8:30～16:30
April 18th - September 19th: 8:30～17:00
September 20th - March 19th: 8:30～16:00
🎫Tickets: 500 or 800 yen depending on the season; Treasure House and Little House combined ticket 1000 or 1300 yen
🚌Public transportation: Kintetsu Line "Toji", 10 minutes walk; JR "Kyoto" Station Hachijo Exit, 15 minutes walk; Bus stops: Toji South Gate, Toji East Gate, Kujo Omiya, Toji West Gate

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🌸2024 Japan Cherry Blossom Season🌸
🌸Japan Meteorological Corporation (March 7 forecast):
Sapporo: Blooms on May 1st, fully bloomed on May 4th;
Tokyo: Blooms on March 23, fully bloomed on March 30;
Kyoto: Blooms on March 23, fully bloomed on March 30;
Osaka: Blooms on March 25, fully bloomed on April 2;
Fukuoka: Blooms on March 21, fully bloomed on March 30;
🌸WEATHERNEWS (March 6 forecast):
Sapporo: Blooms on April 20, fully bloomed on April 24;
Tokyo: Blooms on March 19, fully bloomed on March 27;
Kyoto: Blooms on March 22, fully bloomed on March 30;
Osaka: Blooms on March 23, fully bloomed on March 31;
Fukuoka: Blooms on March 21, fully bloomed on March 29;

Post by Louis Lee 3721 | Mar 8, 2024