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Tōfuku-ji Temple Review

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I did 3 temple / shrine trip in one day: Byodo Inn in Uji, Inari Jinja Shrine and this Tofukuji Temple in Kyoto; all can be reached using the same JR train from Kyoto Station. Quite a distance walk from Tofukuji station;

Tōfuku-ji Temple

Posted: Jun 30, 2015
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  • TimentoDiver
    5/5Outstanding

    Tofuku-ji, founded in 1236 in Kyoto, Japan, by the powerful Fujiwara clan, stands as one of the five great Zen temples of Kyoto. Established to pray for the souls of those who perished in the Mongol invasions, it has weathered centuries of historical shifts and architectural reconstructions. The temple complex boasts significant structures such as the iconic Sanmon gate, the oldest of its kind in Japan, and the Tsutenkyo Bridge, famous for its panoramic views of autumn foliage.Visitors are drawn to Tofuku-ji for its profound Zen atmosphere, beautiful gardens, and seasonal transformations, particularly during the autumn season when the vibrant colors of maple leaves create a mesmerizing spectacle. The blend of historical significance, architectural splendor, and natural beauty makes Tofuku-ji a cultural gem and a contemplative retreat for those seeking a glimpse into Japan's rich heritage.

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    Posted: Nov 26, 2023
  • msms
    5/5Outstanding
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    Dongfu Temple mainly has two paid projects, Tongtianqiao and Abbot Courtyard. The Tongtian Bridge is beautiful, and the courtyard outside the bridge is very large for walking or daze. The abbot Courtyard is famous for the dead landscape in four directions in the southeast and northwest. To be honest, it is not particularly appreciated. If time is tight, just look at the overpass. Of course, tourists generally come to the mentality, don't expect too much in the abbot's courtyard.

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    Posted: Oct 12, 2023
  • fooler0809
    5/5Outstanding
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    Dongfu Temple contains several monasteries, is a large temple, you can visit for a full half day, there are very good dry landscape design, and the original woods, the building is very stable and long.

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    Posted: Feb 8, 2021
  • 听足音
    5/5Outstanding
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    Tofuji Temple is one of the five major temples in Kyoto and the largest Buddhist temple in Kyoto. It was built in the ninth century AD and is an ancient classic worth a careful visit.

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    Posted: Jul 27, 2023
  • juki235
    5/5Outstanding
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    This is one of the top ten places to appreciate red leaves in Kyoto, so every red leaf season here is crowded with people. Especially the overpasses here are crowded with tourists, but the scenery here is really very beautiful, even if so many people are still worth it, after all, a year in this short few weeks to enjoy the red leaves, and then squeeze also want to see.

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    Posted: May 2, 2017
  • 小亚到处看看
    5/5Outstanding
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    I have been to two places, the first non-maple season, very quiet and open. When the Maple Leaf season returns, although it is a working day, it is also from the beginning of the subway there has been a large flow of people, along the way there are signs and staff to maintain order. Dongfu Temple does not need tickets, but the best place to enjoy maple is the overpass. Once you enter Dongfu Temple, you can see the distant overpass and the Red Maple Leaf Valley under the bridge. There are many maple trees here. In addition, Abbot courtyards also have to pay to enter, many Japanese Abbot courtyards are generally dry mountains and rivers.

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    Posted: Jul 25, 2016
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Preston_Dominguez: 778 Honmachi, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0981
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