Tōji-in, Kyoto

Name: Tōji-in
Address: Kyoto, Japan

#46 among attractions in Kyoto

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Tōji-in is a Buddhist temple of the Rinzai Tenryū sect located in Kita Ward, Kyoto, Japan, and one of two funeral temples dedicated to Ashikaga Takauji, first shōgun of the Ashikaga dynasty. Its main object of worship is Shakyamuni, and its honorary sangō prefix is Mannenzan. ()

Local name: 等持院 Completed: 1341 (684 years ago)Coordinates: 35°1'53"N, 135°43'23"E

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Tōji-in – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kinkaku-ji, Toei Kyoto Studio Park, Ryōan-ji, Ninna-ji.

0.6 miNE
Buddhist architecture, Temple,
Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto
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1.4 miSW
Amusement park
Toei Kyoto Studio Park, Kyoto
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~1620 ftNW
Long-standing temple with a Zen rock garden
Ryōan-ji, Kyoto
8 min walk • Ryōan-ji, located in the historic city of Kyoto, Japan, is an iconic Zen Buddhist temple known for its enigmatic rock garden, which attracts visitors from around the world. Established in 1450 during the Muromachi period, the temple belongs to the Myoshinji school of...
0.6 miSW
Buddhist temple with scenic grounds
Ninna-ji, Kyoto
15 min walk • Ninna-ji is a historic temple that stands as a beacon of cultural heritage in the ancient city of Kyoto, Japan. This revered site, founded in the year 888, is a quintessential representation of Japanese religious architecture and traditional aesthetics.
0.7 miE
Shrine and garden with annual festival
Kitano Tenmangū, Kyoto
18 min walk • Kitano Tenmangū is a historic Shinto shrine nestled in the cultural heart of Kyoto, Japan. Renowned for its profound connection to scholarship and the arts, this revered site is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, a scholar, poet, and politician deified as Tenjin, the...
0.5 miE
Historic shrine with cherry blossoms
Hirano Shrine, Kyoto
14 min walk • The Hirano Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kyoto. This shrine is known and popular for its gardens and many trees.
0.7 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Garden
Taizō-in, Kyoto
18 min walk • Taizō-in is the oldest sub-temple of the Myōshin-ji Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple, situated in the northwest of Kyoto, Japan. It was founded by Zen priest Muinsoin in 1404.
~1440 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Kyoto Museum for World Peace, Kyoto
7 min walk • The Kyoto Museum for World Peace is part of Ritsumeikan University in Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The Museum is accessible to the public for a 400-600 Yen fee.
0.6 miS
Temple complex with landscaped gardens
Myōshin-ji, Kyoto
17 min walk • Myōshin-ji is a temple complex in Kyoto, Japan, and head temple of the associated branch of Rinzai Zen Buddhism.
1.4 miNE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Kōtō-in, Kyoto
36 min walk • Kōtō-in is a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji, Kyoto, Japan. It was founded by Hosokawa Tadaoki. There is a teahouse, the Shōkō-ken, and the gardens are celebrated for their momiji.
1.5 miNE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Imamiya Shrine, Kyoto
38 min walk • Imamiya Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It was originally established for patrons to pray for safety from an epidemic, though it has evolved into a shrine where patrons can pray for general good health.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tōji-in?

Nearby attractions include Rokushō-ji, Kyoto (4 min walk), Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto (5 min walk), Kyoto Museum for World Peace, Kyoto (7 min walk), Ryōan-ji, Kyoto (8 min walk).

How to get to Tōji-in by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tōji-in:

Light rail

Tōjiin • Lines: B (7 min walk)
Ryōanji • Lines: B (7 min walk)

Bus

京都市交通局衣笠操車場 (8 min walk)
Kitano Hakubaicho • Lines: 101, 102 (15 min walk)

Train

Myoshinji (12 min walk)
Hanazono (24 min walk)