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To-ji Temple
1 Kujocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8473, Japan
To-ji Gojunoto (Five Story Pagoda)
1番地, Kujocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8473, Japan
Namdaimon (Grand South Gate)
Japan, 〒601-8473 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Kujocho, 1−番地
Kanchi-in Temple
403 Kujocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8473, Japan
Willow Tree of Ono-no-Tofu
Kujocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8473, Japan
Homotsukan (Treasure Museum)
1 Kujocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8473, Japan
Tōji Shōshibō
1番地 Kujocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8473, Japan
Tōji Rengemon Gate
1−番地 Kujocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8473, Japan
Umekoji Park
56-3 Kankijicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8836, Japan
Namco
Japan, 〒601-8417 Kyoto, 京都市 南区Nishikujo Toriiguchicho, 1 Sakura Building, 4f AEON MALL KYOTO
Nearby restaurants
Ajikun
4 Nishikujo Gawarajocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8424, Japan
Cizool
5 Nishikujo Gawarajocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8424, Japan
chapter flowers cafe
30-1 Tojihigashimonzencho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8428, Japan
Tokoton Tori Kotokoto - Tōji
26-2 Nishikujo Hieijocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8437, Japan
Sushinari
81 Tojihigashimonzencho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8428, Japan
Kinugawa
Japan, 〒601-8438 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Nishikujo Higashihieijocho, 80 フレスコ東寺店 2階
Matsuya Toji Restaurant
101-2 Nishikujo Kaigacho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8439, Japan
日本料理 結縁
60-2 Nishikujo Hieijocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8437, Japan
MOS BURGER Kintetsu Toji Station Shop
1-3 Nishikujo Nishizaocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8415, Japan
Tanto
55-2 Nishikujo Higashihieijocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8438, Japan
Nearby hotels
KYOSTAY Iroha Toji Annex
11 Tojihigashimonzencho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8428, Japan
Sunrise Suites
120-1 Nishikujo Hieijocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8441, Japan
PREMIUM TŌJI
119番地 Nishikujo Hieijocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8437, Japan
KYOSTAYいろは 東寺本館
Japan, 〒601-8428 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Tojihigashimonzencho, 30−1
COTO Kyoto Toji 2
44-6 Nishikujo Nandencho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8441, Japan
Kyōto Plaza Hotel
28 Nishikujo Zaocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8414, Japan
Comfort Hotel Kyoto Toji
Japan, 〒601-8431 Kyoto, Minami Ward, Nishikujo Shimamachi, 54-1 京都駅から1駅/東寺駅より1分
Kamon Inn Hieijochō( カモンイン 比永城町 )
114 Nishikujo Hieijocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8437, Japan
THE ROOT2 HOTEL
49-1 Tojihigashimonzencho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8428, Japan
OMO3 Kyoto Toji by Hoshino Resorts
11-6 Nishikujo Zaocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8414, Japan
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Tōji Hyōtan-ike Pond

17 Tojihigashimonzencho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8473, Japan
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attractions: To-ji Temple, To-ji Gojunoto (Five Story Pagoda), Namdaimon (Grand South Gate), Kanchi-in Temple, Willow Tree of Ono-no-Tofu, Homotsukan (Treasure Museum), Tōji Shōshibō, Tōji Rengemon Gate, Umekoji Park, Namco, restaurants: Ajikun, Cizool, chapter flowers cafe, Tokoton Tori Kotokoto - Tōji, Sushinari, Kinugawa, Matsuya Toji Restaurant, 日本料理 結縁, MOS BURGER Kintetsu Toji Station Shop, Tanto
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Nearby attractions of Tōji Hyōtan-ike Pond

To-ji Temple

To-ji Gojunoto (Five Story Pagoda)

Namdaimon (Grand South Gate)

Kanchi-in Temple

Willow Tree of Ono-no-Tofu

Homotsukan (Treasure Museum)

Tōji Shōshibō

Tōji Rengemon Gate

Umekoji Park

Namco

To-ji Temple

To-ji Temple

4.5

(6.9K)

Open 24 hours
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To-ji Gojunoto (Five Story Pagoda)

To-ji Gojunoto (Five Story Pagoda)

4.6

(851)

Open 24 hours
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Namdaimon (Grand South Gate)

Namdaimon (Grand South Gate)

4.4

(90)

Open 24 hours
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Kanchi-in Temple

Kanchi-in Temple

4.4

(179)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of Tōji Hyōtan-ike Pond

Ajikun

Cizool

chapter flowers cafe

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Sushinari

Kinugawa

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MOS BURGER Kintetsu Toji Station Shop

Tanto

Ajikun

Ajikun

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Cizool

Cizool

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chapter flowers cafe

chapter flowers cafe

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Tokoton Tori Kotokoto - Tōji

Tokoton Tori Kotokoto - Tōji

4.5

(398)

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東寺の瓢箪池はなぜ造られたのか? 晴れた日には、池から顔を出している石の上にたくさんの亀が上がって、甲羅干しをしている景色を見ることができます。東寺が創建されたのは、平安時代でした。瓢箪池も、創建当時からあったと思われがちですが、造られた年代は、よくわかっていません。一説によると、防火用水の確保のためといわれていますが、確証はありません。 傾いた五重塔 瓢箪池が造られた理由については、興味深い話が残っています。江戸時代。京都に強風が吹きました。この強風で、なんと五重塔が傾いてしまいました。 傾いた五重塔は、いったん解体し、もう一度建て直して現在のまっすぐな姿に戻したのだろうと思いますよね。でも、そのような作業をせずに五重塔は、まっすぐの姿に戻ったそうです。では、どうやって傾いた五重塔をまっすぐにしたのでしょうか。 そのカギを握っているのが瓢箪池です。 「傾いた五重塔を元に戻すには、反対側の地面に大きな穴を掘ってしまえば良いのではないか」そう考えて、実際に五重塔の北側に大きな穴を掘ったところ、南に傾いた五重塔が元に戻ったそうです。工事で掘られた穴には、その後、雨が降って水が溜まりました。これが、現在の瓢箪池だというわけです。でも、事実かどうかはわからないようで、謎も多く残っています。(出典:京都観光あれこれHPより) 「ほんまかいな」というお話でした。 大阪人なら「知らんけど」って言うやろな。(笑) Why was Toji Temple's Gourd Pond built? On sunny days, you can see many turtles drying their shells on the stones protruding from the pond. Toji Temple was built in the Heian period. There is a tendency to think that the gourd pond also existed at the time of its foundation, but the year in which it was built is not well known. According to one theory, it is said that it was to secure water for fire prevention, but there is no confirmation. A tilted five-storied pagoda There is an interesting story as to why Gouran Pond was built. Edo Period. A strong wind blew in Kyoto. The five-storied pagoda was tilted by this strong wind. I think that the tilted five-storied pagoda was once dismantled and then rebuilt to restore it to its current straight shape. However, it seems that the five-storied pagoda returned to its straight shape without such work. Then, how was the tilted five-storied pagoda straightened? "Hyotan Pond is the key to this." ``In order to restore the tilted five-storied pagoda to its original position, it would be better to dig a large hole in the ground on the opposite side,'' he thought. It seems that the five-storied pagoda has been restored. The holes dug by the construction later became filled with water after it rained. This is the current Hyōtan Pond. However, there are still many mysteries as to whether it is true or not. (Source: Kyoto sightseeing various HP) It was a story of "really good". If you're from Osaka, you should say "I don't know". (smile)
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東寺の瓢箪池はなぜ造られたのか? 晴れた日には、池から顔を出している石の上にたくさんの亀が上がって、甲羅干しをしている景色を見ることができます。東寺が創建されたのは、平安時代でした。瓢箪池も、創建当時からあったと思われがちですが、造られた年代は、よくわかっていません。一説によると、防火用水の確保のためといわれていますが、確証はありません。 傾いた五重塔 瓢箪池が造られた理由については、興味深い話が残っています。江戸時代。京都に強風が吹きました。この強風で、なんと五重塔が傾いてしまいました。 傾いた五重塔は、いったん解体し、もう一度建て直して現在のまっすぐな姿に戻したのだろうと思いますよね。でも、そのような作業をせずに五重塔は、まっすぐの姿に戻ったそうです。では、どうやって傾いた五重塔をまっすぐにしたのでしょうか。 そのカギを握っているのが瓢箪池です。 「傾いた五重塔を元に戻すには、反対側の地面に大きな穴を掘ってしまえば良いのではないか」そう考えて、実際に五重塔の北側に大きな穴を掘ったところ、南に傾いた五重塔が元に戻ったそうです。工事で掘られた穴には、その後、雨が降って水が溜まりました。これが、現在の瓢箪池だというわけです。でも、事実かどうかはわからないようで、謎も多く残っています。(出典:京都観光あれこれHPより) 「ほんまかいな」というお話でした。 大阪人なら「知らんけど」って言うやろな。(笑) Why was Toji Temple's Gourd Pond built? On sunny days, you can see many turtles drying their shells on the stones protruding from the pond. Toji Temple was built in the Heian period. There is a tendency to think that the gourd pond also existed at the time of its foundation, but the year in which it was built is not well known. According to one theory, it is said that it was to secure water for fire prevention, but there is no confirmation. A tilted five-storied pagoda There is an interesting story as to why Gouran Pond was built. Edo Period. A strong wind blew in Kyoto. The five-storied pagoda was tilted by this strong wind. I think that the tilted five-storied pagoda was once dismantled and then rebuilt to restore it to its current straight shape. However, it seems that the five-storied pagoda returned to its straight shape without such work. Then, how was the tilted five-storied pagoda straightened? "Hyotan Pond is the key to this." ``In order to restore the tilted five-storied pagoda to its original position, it would be better to dig a large hole in the ground on the opposite side,'' he thought. It seems that the five-storied pagoda has been restored. The holes dug by the construction later became filled with water after it rained. This is the current Hyōtan Pond. However, there are still many mysteries as to whether it is true or not. (Source: Kyoto sightseeing various HP) It was a story of "really good". If you're from Osaka, you should say "I don't know". (smile)
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東寺の瓢箪池はなぜ造られたのか? 晴れた日には、池から顔を出している石の上にたくさんの亀が上がって、甲羅干しをしている景色を見ることができます。東寺が創建されたのは、平安時代でした。瓢箪池も、創建当時からあったと思われがちですが、造られた年代は、よくわかっていません。一説によると、防火用水の確保のためといわれていますが、確証はありません。 傾いた五重塔 瓢箪池が造られた理由については、興味深い話が残っています。江戸時代。京都に強風が吹きました。この強風で、なんと五重塔が傾いてしまいました。 傾いた五重塔は、いったん解体し、もう一度建て直して現在のまっすぐな姿に戻したのだろうと思いますよね。でも、そのような作業をせずに五重塔は、まっすぐの姿に戻ったそうです。では、どうやって傾いた五重塔をまっすぐにしたのでしょうか。 そのカギを握っているのが瓢箪池です。 「傾いた五重塔を元に戻すには、反対側の地面に大きな穴を掘ってしまえば良いのではないか」そう考えて、実際に五重塔の北側に大きな穴を掘ったところ、南に傾いた五重塔が元に戻ったそうです。工事で掘られた穴には、その後、雨が降って水が溜まりました。これが、現在の瓢箪池だというわけです。でも、事実かどうかはわからないようで、謎も多く残っています。(出典:京都観光あれこれHPより) 「ほんまかいな」というお話でした。 大阪人なら「知らんけど」って言うやろな。(笑) Why was Toji Temple's Gourd Pond built? On sunny days, you can see many turtles drying their shells on the stones protruding from the pond. Toji Temple was built in the Heian period. There is a tendency to think that the gourd pond also existed at the time of its foundation, but the year in which it was built is not well known. According to one theory, it is said that it was to secure water for fire prevention, but there is no confirmation. A tilted five-storied pagoda There is an interesting story as to why Gouran Pond was built. Edo Period. A strong wind blew in Kyoto. The five-storied pagoda was tilted by this strong wind. I think that the tilted five-storied pagoda was once dismantled and then rebuilt to restore it to its current straight shape. However, it seems that the five-storied pagoda returned to its straight shape without such work. Then, how was the tilted five-storied pagoda straightened? "Hyotan Pond is the key to this." ``In order to restore the tilted five-storied pagoda to its original position, it would be better to dig a large hole in the ground on the opposite side,'' he thought. It seems that the five-storied pagoda has been restored. The holes dug by the construction later became filled with water after it rained. This is the current Hyōtan Pond. However, there are still many mysteries as to whether it is true or not. (Source: Kyoto sightseeing various HP) It was a story of "really good". If you're from Osaka, you should say "I don't...

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Beautiful pond of To-Ji temple with Koi fish and beautiful gardens around it. One can spend some time observing the pond and makes you in a...

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