Kyoto's Five-Story Pagoda at Toji Temple

Illustration

James Blake Wiener
by
published on 11 January 2018
Subscribe to author
Kyoto's Five-Story Pagoda at Toji Temple Download Full Size Image

Toji temple in Kyoto, Japan was first built between 794-796 CE by decree of Emperor Kammu (r. 781-806 CE). The temple complex contains a five-story pagoda, which stands 54.8 m (180 ft) high. It is the tallest wooden pagoda in Japan. Entrance inside this pagoda is permitted only a few days a year, during high holidays.

Remove Ads
Advertisement
Subscribe to this author

About the Author

James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

Cite This Work

APA Style

Wiener, J. B. (2018, January 11). Kyoto's Five-Story Pagoda at Toji Temple. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7897/kyotos-five-story-pagoda-at-toji-temple/

Chicago Style

Wiener, James Blake. "Kyoto's Five-Story Pagoda at Toji Temple." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified January 11, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7897/kyotos-five-story-pagoda-at-toji-temple/.

MLA Style

Wiener, James Blake. "Kyoto's Five-Story Pagoda at Toji Temple." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 11 Jan 2018, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7897/kyotos-five-story-pagoda-at-toji-temple/. Web. 22 May 2025.

Membership