The Toji Temple lodgings
still evoke memories
of the Heian period from 1,200 years ago
The Toji Temple lodgings still evoke memories
of the Heian period from 1,200 years ago
The Toji Temple's Lodgings Will Be Reborn as a Hotel
Constructed approximately 1,200 years ago when Japan's capital was moved to Heian, the Toji Temple is the only true remnant of that great city.
Registered as a World Heritage Site in 1994, the temple grounds are dotted with the five-story pagoda, the main hall (Kondo), and the Goei-do Hall. One part of the temple offered lodgings for monks who made pilgrimages from all over Japan, and in 1968, the Rakunan Kaikan was built to welcome monks and travelers alike.
The KYOTO TOJI project aims to reinterpret this architectural heritage, and transform it into a hotel space for modern travelers.
A hotel that inherits the Five Great Elementsthat reside in the five-story pagoda
The five-story pagoda, Toji Temple's signature structure, is based on the "five elements" in esoteric Buddhism: sky, wind, fire, water, and earth. These elements inform the spatial design of KYOTO TOJI.
The impermanence and emptiness of everything.
Sky symbolizes the world of enlightenment and true essence.
The impermanence and emptiness of everything. Sky symbolizes the world of enlightenment and true essence.
Symbol of movement, growth,
free thought and spirit.
Symbol of movement, growth,
free thought and spirit.
Represents energy, passion,
and the power to bring about change.
Represents energy, passion,
and the power to bring about change.
Represents life and flexibility—
a symbol of change and fluidity.
Represents life and flexibility—
a symbol of change and fluidity.
A symbol of material existence and stability.
Earth is the foundation of all things.
A symbol of material existence and stability.
Earth is the foundation of all things.
Entrance & Courtyard
Guests are first welcomed in an entrance lounge with shoji screens and a washbasin. In the center of the first floor, guests can gaze upon a Japanese garden created by the craftsmen of Yamada Landscape Gardening, a firm that keeps alive traditional techniques for shrines, temples, and Kyoto townhouses.
Guest Rooms
The five-story pagoda is the symbol of TOJI Temple.
In the morning, the temple grounds are filled with clear light, in the evening the dramatic western sun shines in, and at night the hotel is subtly illuminated.
Guests can enjoy scenery that changes with the passing of time.
Japanese Restaurant
This restaurant serves exquisite Japanese cuisine.
The space allows guests to savor delicately flavored dishes in a relaxed atmosphere, surrounded by the tranquil Toji Temple grounds.
Meditation Sauna
A meditation sauna offering tranquility for mind and body. In this mystical space of water and light, guests can find new clarity of thought. The slowly trickling water melts away the stress and tension of everyday life.
Gym
The gym space allows guests to maintain their physical health during their stay. Equipped with professional-standard gym equipment, this space allows deep focus on individual training routines within a minimalist design.
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