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TŌ-JI TEMPLE

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Literally "the Temple of the East", this wonderful Buddhist temple was founded in 794 to protect Kyoto. In 823, the emperor entrusted Kūkai, founder of the Shingon sect, with the task of establishing a school there. The temple was the victim of several fires in the 15th century and most of the buildings that can be seen today were built in the 17th century. It is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, in particular for its central pagoda which rises to 57 meters. Note: a flea market is held every 21st of the month until 4:30pm.

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Dudu64
Dudu64
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Très beau temple dans un cadre très verdoyant !
Ce temple est, de loin, celui que je préfère à Kyoto. Il est très agréable de s'y promener (les jardins alentours sont, comme souvent au Japon, très bien entretenus) et la pagode à cinq étages, qui se trouve dans son enceinte, est - tout simplement - impressionnante. De façon générale, il se dégage une certaine sérénité de ce lieu, propice à la méditation. Bref, c'est une visite très sympathique !
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voodoogirl
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Literally "Temple de l'Est", founded in 794 and now listed in the UNESCO world heritage.
The two main halls contain magnificent Buddhist statues (forbidden photos)
The main attraction of this temple is its pagoda over five floors which can be seen from everywhere in Kyôto. It rises 57 feet, making some highest of Japan. In truth it is very impressive!
The temple is easily accessible, with a large quarter of an hour's walk from the main train station Kyôto.
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