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Cherry blossoms and a huge flea market at a symbolic Kyoto temple

Strolling down the narrow streets leading to Toji Temple, you can get a sense of what it was like to be a citizen of Kyoto hundreds of years ago. The graceful lines of its famed five-story pagoda rise above the rooftops around it to create a striking view.

How to Get There

Toji is accessible by foot or by train from Kyoto City.

From Kyoto Station , walk 15 minutes southwest to Toji. You can take the Kintetsu Kyoto Line to Toji Station and walk 10 minutes to the temple.

The symbol of Kyoto

Once you have taken in the view, you will understand why Toji has become the symbol of Kyoto. Standing 55 meters high, it is the highest wooden building in Japan.

The temple dates back to 796, but the pagoda has been damaged several times, and the current structure was built in 1644. Kodo Hall, in the center of the grounds, houses 21 Buddhist statues that are among the oldest in Japan.

A fun monthly flea market

Toji hosts a massive flea market on the 21st of each month. There are over 1,000 stalls selling food, antiques, handcrafted goods, and much more on the temple grounds. The flea market starts early at 5 a.m. and ends at about 4 p.m.

Cherry blossom-strewn temple grounds illuminated

Toji is said to be one of the best cherry blossom sites in the area. The temple also hosts illumination events during this season to showcase the beauty of these flowers against the night sky.



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