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
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- Address
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63 Tojiin Kitamachi, Kita-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, 603-8346
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- Nearest Station
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Tojiin Station
･ Keifuku Dentetsu-kitano Line
6 minutes on foot
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- Phone Number
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075-461-5786Available languagesonly in Japanese
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- Hours
- 9:00am - 4:00pm
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- Closed
- None
Original source: ©Shobunsha Publications Inc.
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