Kyoto

World Heritage Toji Temple

See the tallest wooden pagoda in Japan

Cathy Cawood Aug 09, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>Red maple leaves against aged wood</p>

<p>Red and white temple building seen through the trees</p>

<p>Exquisite decorative screen on these wooden doors</p>

<p>A spacious gravel parking area for accommodating many tourist buses</p>

<p>Toji's pagoda is the tallest wooden tower in Japan</p>

<p>Distinctive stone lantern beside the beautiful pond</p>

<p>Plastered walls capped with tiles surround the temple grounds</p>

Toji Temple is one of Kyoto's numerous World Heritage sites. Its five story pagoda is the tallest wooden tower in Japan, and is an enduring symbol of Kyoto.

The garden is absolutely beautiful in spring, summer and fall, so don't hesitate to pay the entry fee, and stroll around the pond and pagoda. Keep your eyes open for the colorful koi in the pond, and enjoy the different views of the pagoda from various points around the garden.

Cathy Cawood @cathy.cawood

I came to Japan in 2003 to teach English. I lived in Shiga prefecture for 1 year, and it still holds a special place in my heart. I lived in Kyoto for 9 years, then moved to Machida, Tokyo in 2014 after meeting my Japanese partner. I love to take photos, and my Japan in Pictures Facebook page ha...