Fukuoka · Gion / Hakata Old Town
A temple courtyard just beyond the busy road.
Tochoji brings a pagoda, historic halls and the wooden Fukuoka Daibutsu into a compact temple visit near Gion Station. Give it time before continuing to Hakata’s streets and craft displays.
- Hours
- 09:00–17:00
- Great Buddha hall
- Until 16:45
- Suggested time
- 30–45 minutes
- Admission
- Check hall contribution on arrival
- Access note
- There are numerous stairs
- Best for
- Temple buildings and Buddhist art
Look beyond the pagoda
The red pagoda is easy to notice, but the temple also connects to the Kuroda family and the history of Buddhism in Hakata. Check which halls are accessible that day. Follow the temple’s rules for photographs inside; an exterior image does not imply permission to photograph the Buddha hall.
A good first stop from Gion
Visit while the halls are open, then walk toward the Machiya museum and Kushida Shrine. Leave the shopping arcade until later if needed. Travellers who find stairs difficult should confirm the route to the specific hall they want to see before setting out.
Location & access
Tochoji Temple
2-4 Gokushomachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
Neighbourhood
Fukuoka · Gion / Hakata Old Town
About 1 minute on foot from Gion Station on the Airport subway line.
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Sources & planning links
Visitor information checked on 2 November 2026. Suggested visit lengths are TokyoWaltz planning estimates. Check official notices for changes to hours, admission and access.