Toji-Temple

Tō-ji (東寺 Tō-ji) (East Temple) is a Buddhist temple of the Shingon sect in Kyoto, Japan. It once had a partner, Sai-ji (West Temple) and, together, they stood alongside the Rashomon, gate to the Heian capital. It was formally known as Kyō-ō-gokoku-ji (教王護国寺 The Temple for the Defense of the Nation by Means of the King of Doctrines) which indicates that it previously functioned as a temple providing protection for the nation. Tō-ji is located in Minami-ku near the intersection of Ōmiya Street and Kujō Street, southwest of Kyoto Station.

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Name : Toji-Temple

Category : Culture/History

Website : http://www.toji.or.jp/en/index.html

TEL : 075-691-3325

Area : Kyoto (Kansai)

Address : 1 Kujo-cho Minami-ku Kyoto-shi 601-8473
〒601-8473 京都府京都市南区九条町1
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