Tō-ji 東寺
Kyoto, Japan UNESCO World Heritage Site
Tō-ji is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto. It is a National Treasure of Japan dedicated to Bhaiṣajyaguru Buddha.
Planning a visit
The temple is open from Monday to Sunday between 05:00 and 17:00, with limited wheelchair access. Visitors can reach the site via Osaka Itami International Airport, which is 36 km away. Tō-ji is located 366 km from Tokyo.
Weather in Kyoto varies throughout the year. The warmest months are July and August, when daily highs reach about 30 °C or 31 °C. The coolest period is January and February, with daily lows of 0 °C. June and July are the wettest months, with about 196 mm and 191 mm of rain respectively. Other months like December and January have more rainy days, averaging about 16 to 17 days of rain per month.
Nearby sights include Kyōto Station, which is 1.1 km away, and Nishi Hongan-ji at 1.3 km. Other sites within 4 km are Sanjūsangen-dō, Fushimi Inari-taisha, and Nijō Castle.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is June, with about 196 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 16 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 58 | 71 | 109 | 109 | 151 | 196 | 191 | 113 | 166 | 117 | 73 | 53 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 17 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
