Stunning autumn foliage at Tōfuku-ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan, showcasing vibrant red and orange leaves.Culture

Tō-ji

東寺

Minami, Kyoto · 京都

A temple from 796 whose five-storey pagoda, 55 metres tall, is the tallest wooden structure in the country. On the 21st of each month the grounds fill with a thousand stalls.

Why it’s worth it

Come on the 21st. The Kōbō-san market is the best antique, kimono and junk hunt in Kyoto, held in the shadow of the pagoda since the 1200s.

CategoryCulture
AreaMinami
Hours08:00–17:00 · market on the 21st
Typical spend¥
pagodaflea markettallest

Nearby

Walking distance from Tō-ji

All of Kyoto

More culture

Shrines, palaces and quiet rooms

Crowd gathers around a mikoshi during a vibrant festival at a shrine in Tokyo, Japan. Celebrating culture and tradition.

Kanda Myojin Shrine

Akihabara · Tokyo · Culture

Reflective surreal art installation with mirrored surfaces in Koto City, Tokyo, featuring abstract egg shapes and mist.

teamLab Planets TOKYO

Toyosu · Tokyo · Culture

Scenic view of Meiji Shrine architecture amidst lush greenery in Tokyo, Japan.Hidden gem

Nezu Shrine

Bunkyo · Tokyo · Culture

Photo by Dmitry Romanoff on Pexels