Description

Toujin Temple is a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism. It was founded by Takauji Ashikaga during the Muromachi period. After Takauji’s death, the temple has served as a mausoleum for the Ashikaga family. The temple garden with a circular path around a pond is located on the northern side of the temple and was created by Muso Soseki.

Location Information

Address

63 Tojiin Kitamachi, Kita-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, 603-8346
Nearest Station

Tojiin-Ritsumeikan University Station
･ Keifuku Dentetsu-kitano Line
6 minutes on foot
Phone Number

075-461-5786

Available languages

only in Japanese
Hours

9:00am - 4:00pm
Closed

None

Original source: ©Shobunsha Publications Inc.

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