The pagoda stands 54.8 meters (180 feet) high, and is the tallest wooden tower in Japan. Entrance into the pagoda itself is permitted only on special occasions, but it is usually open and the interior can be seen from the outside.

Mar 13, 2024 · It’s impossible to visit the Higashiyama district in Kyoto without seeing this iconic pagoda sticking out above the rest of the buildings. The Yasaka Pagoda has 5 stories and even though it was built in the 15th century, it’s part of a temple that dates back to the 6th century.

Jan 13, 2014 · The five-story pagoda at To-ji Temple is both beautiful, and extremely strong. Those that designed the temple figured out a way to engineer earthquake-proof features into it, without sacrificing any of its beauty.

The most famous image associated with Tō-ji is the five-story pagoda (gojū no tō) in the southeast corner of the temple grounds. Standing at 54.8 meters tall, it is the tallest wooden tower in Japan, rebuilt by the third Tokugawa Shogun after being burned …

Across from the Kondo and Kodo stands Toji's five storied pagoda, which was originally erected by Kobo Daishi in 826. It stands 57 meters tall, making it the tallest wooden pagoda in Japan, and has become a symbol of both the temple and Kyoto …

To-ji grounds feature several construction, of which Kodo and Kondo, located at the heart of the enclosure, are impressive. But the most remarkable is the 55-meters high, five-story pagoda, built in 1644. It is the tallest wooden tower in Japan, and stands like a lighthouse in the urban sea.

Oct 13, 2021 · Toji—literally the ‘East Temple’—has a famous five-storied pagoda that’s particularly picturesque in autumn, when surrounded by colored leaves. This is a common image seen in posters and T.V. commercials, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Apr 1, 2021 · Learn how to visit the large Toji Temple, near Kyoto Station, is home to the tallest pagoda in Japan and one of many of Kyoto's Unesco World Heritage Sites.

Jan 12, 2025 · The Five-Story Pagoda. The towering Five-Story Pagoda at Toji Temple stands as Japan’s tallest wooden pagoda, reaching 55 meters into the sky. This magnificent structure has become one of Kyoto’s most recognizable symbols. Originally built in the 9th century, the pagoda has undergone several reconstructions due to fire damage.

Jan 16, 2025 · Pink-blossomed cherry trees lined its edge, leading the way to To-ji’s five storied pagoda, a symbol of Kyoto. As we approached the pagoda, I immediately noticed how dark and drab it appeared compared to other pagodas we had seen during our two weeks in Japan.