To-ji temple
To-ji, or the East Temple, was established together with Sai-ji, the West Temple, in 794 when Kyoto was constructed as the capital of Japan. These two temples were intended to protect the city but Sai-ji ruined after fire in 990.
To-ji's Kodo is a national treasure. The five storied pagoda is also a national treasure and is the highest pagoda in Japan, being 55 m high.This temple is a member of Kyoto's World Cultural Heritage.
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| Nandaimon, the south gate of To-ji. February 12, 2005 |
Kitadaimon, the north gate. February 12, 2005 |
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| Kondo of To-ji. A national treasure. February 12, 2005 |
The pagoda of To-ji. A national treasure February 12, 2005 |
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| Aishi-do of To-ji. A national treasure. February 12, 2005 |
To-ji surrounded by concrete buildings, seen from Kyoto Tower. The pagoda
is on the left and Kondo and Kodo are on the right. February 12, 2005 |
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| Five storied pagoda of To-ji. May 5, 2001 |
Five storied pagoda of To-ji. May 5, 2001 |
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| Kondo, the main hall on the left and Kodo, the lecture hall on the right. May 5, 2001 |
Kondo, the main hall of To-ji. May 5, 2001 |
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| Kodo -f To-ji May 5, 2001 |
Garden of Shoshi-bo. May 5, 2001 |
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| Garden of Shoshi-bo. May 5, 2001 |
Shoshi-bo of To-ji May 5, 2001 |