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Japan’s oldest zen temple, established in 1255. Maple trees on the ravine that crosses the temple grounds turn red in fall and are renowned.
This is the head temple of Rinzai School. Kujo Michiie wished to have a temple for his family burial under Reverend Shoichi Kokusi’s ministry, and built seven halls during 19 years beginning in 1236.
Since the foundation, ward and fires damaged it. The current gate was rebuilt in 1425, known as the oldest among the existing gates of zen temples. The 22m-tall gate was designated as a national treasure in 1952.
The monk hall (meditation room), restroom and bathing room are the same since the 14th century. The Buddha statue hall and the service room were burned down by a fire, but the main hall was rebuilt in 1934, where the 15m-tall Buddha statue is housed and 7.5m Kannon Bosatsu statue standing on either side.
The national treasure, Ryogin-an Hojo (the head priest’s residence in a zen temple), is Japan’s oldest Hojo architecture that still stands today. It is surrounded by rock gardens. The ravine toward Kaizando hall, where Engetsukyo, Tutenkyo and Gaunkyo Bridges stand, is known as the best spot for autumn colors in Kyoto.
Over 5000 cultural properties are curated here, such as the founder Reverend Shoichi Kokusi’s portrait, the monk artist, Cho Densu, and other painters’ work from the Middle Age and Buddha statues and crafts from early centuries.
Japan's oldest and largest Buddhist Hall
The north part of Tofukuji Honbo Garden is designated as a national scenic garden
東福寺是一個令人印象深刻的寺廟，其歷史悠久的建築和寧靜的氛圍讓人心生敬意。寺內的佛像、園林景觀和文化遺產都展現了日本古代宗教與藝術的精髓。
簡直跟搶錢沒兩樣，每個人花4、5000日幣，下午四點就要關門，很多東西都沒看到。
京都的賞楓名所東福寺特別有名氣，京都不能錯過的景點。
擁有最古老的山門也是京都最大的禪寺。
京都五大寺院之一，每當秋天一到遊人絡繹不絕。
