At a Glance
The Hōjō gardens were designed by Mirei Shigemori in the 1930s, blending Zen tradition with modernist aesthetics, the checkerboard moss pattern looks like contemporary art but follows centuries-old principles.
The temple's name combines characters from two famous Nara temples: Tōdai-ji and Kōfuku-ji, making it a symbolic bridge between two pilgrimage traditions.
This temple offers 4 different goshuin designs
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Facilities
The divine spirits venerated at this sacred place
34 structures on the grounds
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Higashiyama, Kyoto Prefecture
Within 300 m Within 600 m Distance unavailable
Renting needs the operator's app and a Japanese phone number. docomo day passes are sold at convenience stores. Data sources
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Tofuku-ji
Higashiyama, Kyoto
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