Tōkōin

Tōkōin is a Buddhist temple in Toyonaka featuring traditional architectural elements from Japanese Buddhist design alongside garden pathways. The complex includes multiple halls such as the Seitendo Hall and a conventional storehouse.

The site was founded in 806 by Buddhist teacher Saicho and experienced several changes in its religious role and purpose over time. It was later reorganized as a branch temple connected to Jotenji Temple.

The temple preserves Buddhist statues and religious objects from different periods of Japanese Buddhist art, which visitors can observe while walking through the grounds.

The temple opens at 9:00 AM and closes at 4:30 PM for visitor access, with a phone line available for advance questions. The gardens are open-air spaces, so weather conditions may affect your visit.

The grounds contain a well-maintained traditional storehouse alongside the main halls, offering a look at how the temple functioned in daily practice. This building demonstrates the temple's role as a working community center beyond its religious spaces.