Tō-ji Temple

To-ji, or East Temple, is a prominent Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, with a rich history dating back to its founding in 796. Established during the early Heian period, To-ji was originally named Kyō-ō-gokoku-ji, emphasizing its role in protecting the nation. The temple was founded by the influential monk Kūkai, also known as Kōbō Daishi, who played a pivotal role in the introduction of Esoteric Buddhism to Japan.To-ji's main pagoda, standing at 54.8 meters, is the tallest wooden tower in Japan and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Throughout its existence, the temple has undergone numerous reconstructions due to fires and other natural disasters. The complex also houses important cultural assets, including statues and scriptures. To-ji remains a symbol of spiritual significance, cultural heritage, and architectural marvel, attracting visitors seeking both religious insights and historical appreciation.

It takes about 20 minutes to walk from Kyoto Station to Dongji. There is no need to force the bus to go. Because in the cherry blossom season, the buses in Kyoto are very crowded. Compared with other monasteries, Dongji tourists are not too many. You can visit very comfortably. Tourists can choose to enjoy the cherry blossoms during the day and night. Day admission 600 yen, night cherry is 1,000 yen, the cherry blossoms in the mainland are very beautiful, if you want to see cherry blossoms but do not want to squeeze here is also an option.

Toji is a famous tourist attraction in Kyoto, Japan. Toji is actually a good place to enjoy cherry blossoms. The 120-year-old cherry tree (called nosakura) and the five-tower make up beautiful scenery. Its five-tower is a landmark building in Kyoto. It became a World Heritage Site in 1994. Address: Nijocho, Nan-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 1 (more than ten minutes walk from Kyoto Station) Tickets: 500 yen

There are more national treasures, and it is probably being rated as a world heritage. If there are introspection events and habits, Dongsi is a good environment to calm down. There are many tourists in the Five-Tower. In order to take a quiet one, I had to wait until the park was closed.

The scenery is different, the fun is strong, and the price is relatively high.

There are too many special temples and shrines in Kyoto. Every time I live in Kyoto for a day or two, I can't experience it well. I really hope to have the opportunity to live for half a month and experience it slowly. As a long-standing temple, the East Temple is completely incomparable with the traditional small temples. It can be said that it covers a huge area. The exterior is a place that does not need tickets to visit freely. The core scenic area needs to be charged. The main open visits are two large Jingtang and five towers. It is worth buying tickets to enter the tour. There are two national treasures in the Great Jingtang, which is very spectacular. The space inside is very large and very old. The layout of the Jingtang is similar to that of Han Chuan. There is a statue of Buddha in the middle, but there is a lot of Ming Wang in it. There is no extra light in the hall, so it is a bit dim. I see the light coming in through the crack of the door. There is an inexplicable feeling of piety. The National Treasure Five-Tower is also very beautiful, plus the pool of clear water in front is better to see, but because there are more five-towers, there is no big difference. The side door of this tower is open and you can see the Buddha statues that are worshipped inside. Overall, Dongsi is definitely a good place to visit, if you have time, you must arrange it.