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Tofuku-ji Temple
4.5
#22 of 2,040 things to do in Kyoto
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9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Neighbourhood: Southern Kyoto
Southern Kyoto has a reserved air. Though the Fushimi Inari Shrine is one of Kyoto's major tourist attractions, the surrounding nature, parks, gardens, temples, and shrines provide less-visited spaces for strolling and reflection. The Fushimi Inari Shrine itself is made up of 32,000 sub-shrines, and the mountain they are dotted across beckons hikers, picnickers, and lovers of the outdoors. Many of the mountain's off-set paths aren't frequented by tourists, and the mountain's serenity can be enjoyed at a leisurely pace. Southern Kyoto is the place to enjoy being outside, and to pay your respects to the ancient architecture and gods of the land that are celebrated here.
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See what travellers are saying
  • tsai2009
    Orange County, California497 contributions
    Autumn Foliage
    Compares to 2016’s first visit, the main area viewing maple leaves from the long hall bridge wasn’t as grand as it was, but still there were lots of them still standing as red as it can be. The weather sure play as a big factor, this year again came a bit late. However for the first goers it was still beautiful as it us. We still enjoy it very much.
    Visited December 2022
    Travelled with friends
    Written 29 December 2022
  • carloscharmy
    Bangkok, Thailand703 contributions
    Marvelous, even in spring
    Tōfuku-ji Temple is marvelous, even in spring! Set aside at least 2 hours to fully immerse in its beauty. The gardens are simply breathtaking, offering a peaceful retreat amidst the seasonal blossoms. Despite the spring crowds, the temple's serenity prevails, providing an enriching and memorable experience. A must-visit destination for nature lovers and those seeking tranquility in the heart of Kyoto.
    Visited March 2023
    Written 22 July 2023
  • liucy752
    Taipei, Taiwan1,231 contributions
    A temple with exceptionally beautiful landscape
    One of the temples with exceptionally stunning landscape in Japan. The Tongtian Bridge (通天橋), the Woyun Bridge (臥雲橋) and temples among the green mountains and blue waters are like a fairyland on earth. As other famous spots for viewing fall foliage, this place will become crowded with people when the maples turn red a month later. The scenery will be more beautiful but lose its elegance and serenity.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 15 October 2023
  • E C
    Victoria, Australia266 contributions
    Overpriced!
    As a previous reviewer has mentioned this place is a rip off! Most shrines are approx ¥5000-6000 to get in, this one was ¥10,000 which wouldn’t be so bad if it gave you access to all the other buildings and gardens on the site, but no the want ¥10,000 for each building! The autumn colours were lovely but without those I don’t think this would be anything worth visiting
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 17 November 2023
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E C
Victoria, Australia266 contributions
Overpriced!
Nov 2023 • Solo
As a previous reviewer has mentioned this place is a rip off! Most shrines are approx ¥5000-6000 to get in, this one was ¥10,000 which wouldn’t be so bad if it gave you access to all the other buildings and gardens on the site, but no the want ¥10,000 for each building!

The autumn colours were lovely but without those I don’t think this would be anything worth visiting
Written 17 November 2023
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ClemRobyns
Brussels287 contributions
A rip off posing as a holy place.
Nov 2023 • Solo
I have visited dozens of temples in Japan. This is the first one that manages to charge entry for every building SEPARATELY, and again for the garden. And the fees, at 1000 yen for each building and 500 for the garden, are the highest I've seen in Japan. This is not a temple, this is a rip off.
Written 14 November 2023
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liucy752
Taipei, Taiwan1,231 contributions
A temple with exceptionally beautiful landscape
Oct 2023 • Family
One of the temples with exceptionally stunning landscape in Japan.

The Tongtian Bridge (通天橋), the Woyun Bridge (臥雲橋) and temples among the green mountains and blue waters are like a fairyland on earth.

As other famous spots for viewing fall foliage, this place will become crowded with people when the maples turn red a month later.

The scenery will be more beautiful but lose its elegance and serenity.

Written 15 October 2023
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carloscharmy
Bangkok, Thailand703 contributions
Marvelous, even in spring
Mar 2023
Tōfuku-ji Temple is marvelous, even in spring! Set aside at least 2 hours to fully immerse in its beauty. The gardens are simply breathtaking, offering a peaceful retreat amidst the seasonal blossoms. Despite the spring crowds, the temple's serenity prevails, providing an enriching and memorable experience. A must-visit destination for nature lovers and those seeking tranquility in the heart of Kyoto.
Written 23 July 2023
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Steven R
4 contributions
Great Place for Fall Leaves
Apr 2023
Most people go to Fushimi Inari but this is only one stop away on the JR Nara Line -beautiful in the Fall -always worth a stop. Also for those cravign western style food Dragon Burger right next the JR station is on the way.
Written 13 April 2023
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tsai2009
Orange County, CA497 contributions
Autumn Foliage
Dec 2022 • Friends
Compares to 2016’s first visit, the main area viewing maple leaves from the long hall bridge wasn’t as grand as it was, but still there were lots of them still standing as red as it can be. The weather sure play as a big factor, this year again came a bit late. However for the first goers it was still beautiful as it us. We still enjoy it very much.
Written 29 December 2022
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Madeleine N
Singapore11 contributions
Beautiful!
Dec 2022
We went in the 1st week of Dec and still able to catch some nice autumn foliage. It is highly recommended during this time of the year.
Written 24 December 2022
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wengkiong
Singapore, Singapore16 contributions
Stunning autumn foliage
Dec 2022
It's like stepping into an autumn wonderland with gorgeous autumn foliage in every corner. Your eyes are filled with brilliant maple reds and brilliant ginkgo yellows. No wonder this is one of the top autumn spots in Kyoto!
Written 7 December 2022
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ManchesterAlbion
Manchester344 contributions
A memorable place, easily combined with Fushimi Inari
Nov 2022 • Solo
Tofuku-ji Temple is a memorable place, especially in the autumn when the leaves light up the garden and approaches. The end of the day is a good time to go when the crowds have drifted away and you can walk across the bridge and see the landscape stretching out around you.

It is extremely convenient with Tofukuji station only one stop from Kyoto on a JR line and then a 10 minute walk. It combines very easily with Fushimi Inari as Inari Station is just a few stops further along the line and right next door to the Fushimi Inari shrine. If you time it well, you can see Tofuku-ji in its final hour and get to Fushimi Inari when it is lit up for the evening.

This route is covered by the JR rail pass, definitely a bonus for anyone travelling with it.
Written 24 November 2022
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sligoinian
Sligo, Ireland185 contributions
Worth a stroll
Sep 2022
This temple was on route through Bamboo Forest
Lovely gardens and Temples.
Not as busy as other Temples we visited
Written 8 October 2022
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