May 28, 2014 - 1 min read

Green Valley in Tofuku-ji Temple

Outdoor Roofed Passageways -1 Tsuten-kyo Bridge

By Tomoko Kamishima

Community writer

Wooden terrace view of the green valley

Covered corridors

Looking down from the covered bridge

Finally reaching Kaizan-do Hall

Main Hall and San-mon Gate

Beautiful courtyard garden in front of Kaizan-do Hall

You can sit on the wooden-floored space facing the garden

Strolling between fresh green

Aizen-do Hall, halfway to Kaizan-do Hall

Some parts of the covered passageways are composed of beautiful stone steps

Brilliant green

River under the corridors

Charcoal colored tile-roofed bridge and corridors nestled in among the green forest

Charcoal colored tile-roofed bridge and corridors nestled in the autumn forest

Notice

Three buildings designated as National Important Cultural Properties are undergoing renovations. The planned construction area will be off-limits from Mid-May 2023 to October 2025. The Kaisando Hall will still be open to visitors.

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The valleys of Tofuku-ji Temple put on fresh green colors in May. They contain a beautiful variation of maple, pine, cedar and so on. Walking up the temple's covered wooden bridge and gentle stone steps, you will feel as if you are floating in a deep forest. The covered corridors curve to the right and the left, and finally reach Kaizan-do Hall and its beautiful courtyard. You can sit on the wooden floor and enjoy the garden. Take your time and soak in the bracing green! The view of autumn leaves is another scenic charm.

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Tomoko Kamishima

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Olga

Olga 9 years ago

Very peaceful and beautiful photos! It is like a photo book!

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