What other travelers are saying about Tofuku-ji Temple
If you want to spend your money on temples and shrines, this is one of my most recommended spots in Kyoto. It’s money well spent for both of us. The ground of the temple was huge offering many buildings and structures and garden. The first part of the temple was free and this area alone is worth it. You can basically go there without entering the areas with entry fee and you will most likely be satisfied. The best time to go is autumn so about the end of October and the beginning of November. This temple will not disappoint you. The second part of the temple is where you have to pay fees to enter. Covering two impressive Japanese gardens and grounds, shrines and buildings, the iconic bridge etc. you honestly can spend a day inside the building. It’s peaceful and beautiful. Lots of spots for you to take pictures I guarantee that.
🟨 Tofukuji Temple - Entry fee of ¥400 per adult. We came here a few years ago in late-winter and the whole place was very quiet and calm.
🟧 Sakura trees not in full bloom yet. But the moss carpet here is gorgeous. 🌿🍀 It is my favourite temple. So calm and serene.
One of the must visit temple in Kyoto. Walk around to enjoy the building architecture and gardens scenery. There’s entrance fee if you visit the zen garden and it’s quite impressing on how the setting of the Japanese Garden. You can enjoy the maple leaf around during autumn.
Kyoto temples and shrines are worth every footstep taken. Do not miss any of them. You can walk and see a vast majority of them in two days if you plan accordingly. Magical presence and you're in constant awe. The architecture, the feeling and the raw energy of these places is sacred to say the least.
We absolutely loved this temple. We have a Zen garden at home and wanted to see one in Kyoto. It was so serene and we enjoyed sitting on the steps in the shade looking at it for a while. Most of the temple is free but there is a small entrance fee for the Zen garden but it was worth every Yen to see and admire it.
