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Tofuku-ji is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple on the border of Higashiyama and Fushimi wards in Kyoto that serves as head temple of its own Tofuku-ji school.
Tofuku-ji operates in the Buddhist temple segment.
Tofuku-ji: Disambiguation
Tofuku-ji is not Tofuku-ji Station alone (it is the temple the station is named for). Tofuku-ji is not a UNESCO-listed site.
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Tofuku-ji: Core Facts
- Entity type
- Buddhist temple
- Construction started
- 1236
- Construction completed
- 1255
- Founder
- Kujo Michiie
- Sect
- Head temple of the Tofuku-ji school of Rinzai Zen
- Ward
- Higashiyama/Fushimi border, Kyoto
- Bridge feature
- Tsutenkyo covered wooden bridge over a maple valley
- Modern garden designer
- Shigemori Mirei, checkerboard moss-and-stone garden completed 1939
- Google Maps rating
- 4.5 / 5 (11,342 reviews) (source)
- Visitor note (Google Maps)
- 东福寺 Tofuku-ji is my top place to view most beautiful 🍁 full bloom in Kyoto. (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-27
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Tofuku-ji: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tofuku-ji known for?
Tofuku-ji is known for its Tsutenkyo covered bridge overlooking a valley of maple trees that draws large autumn-foliage crowds.
Who designed Tofuku-ji's modern garden?
Landscape designer Shigemori Mirei completed a checkerboard moss-and-stone garden at Tofuku-ji in 1939.
How old is Tofuku-ji?
Tofuku-ji's construction began in 1236 and finished in 1255 under the patronage of regent Kujo Michiie.
Is Tofuku-ji part of the UNESCO Kyoto listing?
No, Tofuku-ji is not one of the 17 sites in the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto UNESCO inscription.
What do Google Maps visitors say about Tofuku-ji?
Tofuku-ji visitors on Google Maps often mention: "东福寺 Tofuku-ji is my top place to view most beautiful 🍁 full bloom in Kyoto."
Tofuku-ji: Related entities
Tofuku-ji: Where this entity is mentioned
Tofuku-ji: Further reading
- https://www.tofukuji.jp/
- https://www.kyoto.travel/
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJrZ8NkJJIAWARwRVgbKoRx2I
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