Destinations/Kyoto/Tōfuku-ji

Tōfuku-ji

A Buddhist temple founded in 1236, with beautiful gardens known for their autumn foliage.

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Wheelchair Accessible ・ Garden ・ History ・ Culture ・ Temple ・ Autumn Leaves

Opening hours

09:00–16:00

Business status

Open

Official website

Link

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Basic information｜Tōfuku-ji

A Buddhist temple founded in 1236. Its grounds feature beautiful gardens known for their autumn foliage.

Details

Opening hours: Mon09:00–16:00
Tue09:00–16:00
Wed09:00–16:00
Thu09:00–16:00
Fri09:00–16:00
Sat09:00–16:00
Sun09:00–16:00
Business status: Open
Official website: Link
Phone: +81 75-561-0087
Wheelchair accessible: Yes

Tōfuku-ji

15-chome-778 Honmachi, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0981, Japan

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Traveler highlights

Founded in 1236, Tofuku-ji was established by Kujō Michiie, with Enni, known as Shōichi Kokushi, as its founding priest. It is the head temple of the Tofuku-ji branch of the Rinzai school and ranks fourth among the Kyoto Gozan. The temple’s most eye-catching sights for visitors are the gardens at the Honbō and the autumn leaves near Tsūtenkyō Bridge. Tsūtenkyō Bridge is a prime spot for viewing the autumn foliage: from the bridge, you can see Gaun-kyo Bridge on the opposite side and maple leaves spreading out in layers. When the leaves change color…