Tofuku-ji Temple
- 東福寺
- Kyoto
This temple has the oldest and biggest ”Garan” (Holy place where priests train) in the world. The templeholds many paintings, documents, and cultural from the Muromachi and Kamakura periods onward.
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Address
15-778 Hon-machi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
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Entry fee
Adults ¥ 400
Elementary and Junior high school students ¥ 300
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Opening Hours
From April to October: 9:00-16:00
November - Beginning of December: 8:30-16:00
Beginning of December - End of March: 9:00-15:30
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Closed
29th December - 3rd January
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Website
http://www.tofukuji.jp/
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Best Season
Nov., Dec.
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Point
One of the best spots in Kyoto to see autumn leaves sceneries. The best season is from end of November to the beginning of December. In summer, you can enjoy sceneries of Maple trees leaves just before they become red.
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Nearest Station/IC Access
From Kyoto Station, use the JR Nara line and get off at "Tofuku-ji", the temple is 10 minutes walk from the station.
From Kyoto Station, take Kyoto city bus #208 and get off at "Tofuku-ji", the temple is 10 minutes walk from the station.
Other spots near Tofuku-ji TempleWithin 50 km
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