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Tofuku-ji Temple in Kyoto

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Introduction This is the largest Zen temple in Kyoto and the head temple of the Tofuku-ji school of the Rinzai sect, covering an area of 200,000 square meters. Years of war and the fire in 1881 destroyed its Buddha halls, Dharma halls, kitchens, and living quarters, which were subsequently rebuilt one after another. The Tsutenkyo Bridge in the temple is a scenic spot for viewing autumn leaves. The temple has 25 pagodas, and the oldest surviving Sanmon (main gate) is a nationally designated important cultural property. The Toliet located to the east of the Sanmon is the only toilet in Japan designated as an important cultural property. The Hondo (main hall) of the Ryogin-an, a national treasure, is the oldest surviving hondo architecture.

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Introduction

This is the largest Zen temple in Kyoto and the head temple of the Tofuku-ji school of the Rinzai sect, covering an area of 200,000 square meters. Years of war and the fire in 1881 destroyed its Buddha halls, Dharma halls, kitchens, and living quarters, which were subsequently rebuilt one after another. The Tsutenkyo Bridge in the temple is a scenic spot for viewing autumn leaves. The temple has 25 pagodas, and the oldest surviving Sanmon (main gate) is a nationally designated important cultural property. The Toliet located to the east of the Sanmon is the only toilet in Japan designated as an important cultural property. The Hondo (main hall) of the Ryogin-an, a national treasure, is the oldest surviving hondo architecture.

Transportation

Take the JR train or Keihan Railway to Tofuku-ji Station and walk for about 10 minutes; or take a city bus to Tofuku-ji Station and walk for about 10 minutes.

Kyoto, Japan