Founded at the beginning of the Heian period or after the capital of Japan moved to Kyoto (around 700 AD) as a large temple in the east. and on the opposite side of Saiji Temple, which the temple will be on the west side When looking at an overview of Tokyo, these two temples flank the southern entrance to the city and act as the pre-city walls. Toji Temple is registered as a World Heritage Site.

Every 21st of the month there is a market inside the temple. There are products for sale, both first-hand and second-hand.

Admission fee: 500 yen (800 yen if the pagoda is open)
 
Opening hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (September - March: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
 
Closing days: Open every day