Tō-ji, Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan
Tō-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Shingon sect in Kyoto, Japan.
Founded in 796, Tō-ji stands as one of the oldest temples in Japan.
The temple's five-story pagoda is the tallest wooden tower in Japan and symbolizes the five elements of Buddhism.
Tō-ji is easily accessible by train from Kyoto Station and hosts a popular flea market on the 21st of each month.
Tō-ji is also known as Kyō-ō-gokoku-ji, 'The Temple for the Defense of the Nation by Means of the King of Doctrines'.
Location: Minami-ku
Inception: 796
Founders: Emperor Kanmu, Fujiwara no Isendo
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Website: toji.or.jp
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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