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Disconnect yourself from the hustle and the bustle of the city at the Zen Tofukuji Temple. While there is no need for you get the Tofukuji Temple tickets and there isn't actually any tickets for Tofukuji Temple, we recommend you to buy tickets for Tofukuji Temple from our tours & tickets section as it includes a local tour guide who will bring in the true essence of the temple with his impeccable in-detailed explanation on the temple history. Tofukuji Temple ticket prices is available for you to check and make sure to book tickets without further adieu.

Tofuku-ji Temple, situated in Hommachi, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, is the head temple of the Rinzai sect Tofuku-ji School of Zen Buddhism. The temples of the Rinzai sect have two formality which are called ‘Kyoto Gozan’ and ‘Kamakura Gozan’. This Temple is the fourth grade of Kyoto Gozan (Five Great Zen Temples of Kyoto). Speaking of a Japanese autumn pastime that gives poetic. Like Kodaiji, Tofukuji belongs to the Rinzai Zen Buddhist sect. Stemming from an ambitious idea, it had to be the largest temple in Japan, based on two Nara temples, Todaiji with a huge Buddha and Kofukuji with a tall pagoda. It did however suffer ill fortune, as it was the victim of two fires in 1319 and 1334 and was destroyed in 1881.

Tofukuji is a temple of the Zen sect of Buddhism. It was founded in the year 1236 at the behest of the Fujiwara clan. The magnificently large temple gate (called the Sammon Gate) which stands at the entrance is the oldest in Japan and is designated as a National Treasure. There are gardens on the north, south, east and west sides of the temple, each of which was created to have its own atmosphere. The four gardens are collectively known as the Hasso Garden. The main temple enshrines the seated image of the Fudo Myo-o (the Buddha who protects the laws of Buddhism). Several parts of Tofukuji temple’s grounds are free to enter. However, entrance fees apply to the Tsutenkyo Bridge, Kaisando Hall, Hojo and the gardens. Trivia-In autumn, people come from all over the world to see Tofukuji's autumn colours.

Tofukuji Bridge

During the time of winter, Tofukuji temple lights up and the Tofukuji temple night illumination looks totally magical like any other.

• It is an active place of worship. Please maintain the tranquillity of the place.
• Don’t forget to remove your footwear before entering the premises.
• It is recommended to wear conservative clothing.
• Admission ends 30 minutes before closing time.
• Plan in advance to finalize on the Tofukuji Temple tour dates.

Entrance Ticket Details For Tofukuji Temple

• Tsuten-kyo & Kaisan-do- ¥400
• Hojo and Hasso Garden- ¥400

• Tofukuji Station (by train)
• Tofukuji bus stop (by bus)

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Tofukuji Temple Entrance Fee

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