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Tōfuku-ji, Kyoto

#25 among attractions in Kyoto

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Tōfuku-ji

Facts and practical information

Local name: 東福寺 Completed: 1236 (788 years ago)Coordinates: 34°58'35"N, 135°46'26"E
Address

15-778 Hommachi, Higashiyama-kuKyoto 605-0981 Japan

Contact
+81 75-561-0087
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Tōfuku-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fushimi Inari-taisha, Kyoto National Museum, Sanjūsangen-dō, Shosei-en Garden.

  • fushimi inari taisha kyoto0.7 miS
  • kyoto national museum0.9 miN
  • sanjusangen do kyoto0.8 miN
  • shosei en garden kyoto1.2 miNW
  • kyoto tower1.1 miNW
  • higashi hongan ji kyoto1.4 miNW
  • ryukoku museum kyoto1.6 miNW
  • toyokuni shrine kyoto1 miN
  • taimatsuden inari shrine kyoto1 miNW
  • sennyu ji kyoto~1900 ftE
  • tsuki no wa no misasagi kyoto0.5 miE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Tōfuku-ji open?

Tōfuku-ji is open:
  • Monday 9 am - 3:30 pm
  • Tuesday 9 am - 3:30 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am - 3:30 pm
  • Thursday 9 am - 3:30 pm
  • Friday 9 am - 3:30 pm
  • Saturday 9 am - 3:30 pm
  • Sunday 9 am - 3:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Tōfuku-ji?

Nearby attractions include Myōan-ji, Kyoto (5 min walk), Hosshō-ji, Kyoto (7 min walk), Unryū-in, Kyoto (9 min walk), Sennyū-ji, Kyoto (10 min walk).

How to get to Tōfuku-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tōfuku-ji:

Train
  • Tobakaido (8 min walk)
  • Tofukuji (11 min walk)

Bus
  • Tsukinowa • Lines: 南5 (9 min walk)
  • Tofukuji-michi • Lines: 南5 (10 min walk)

Metro
  • Kujo • Lines: K (22 min walk)
  • Jujo • Lines: K (22 min walk)

Where to next? Visit kyoto Kyoto region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Japan.

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