Tochoji Temple (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Tochoji Temple?
What makes it 45% Baby-Friendly: Parents can show infants the Buddha quickly, but gravel blocks strollers, indoor halls have stairs, and no nursing room or diaper table exists, so only short carrier visits are comfortable.
Positives:
- Cultural ritual access: Watching the daily Goma Fire Ritual is free for families to observe from the main hall.
- Photo moments: Wide, open temple grounds give space for a quick family photo with the giant Buddha.
Challenges:
- Uneven pathways: Stone steps and gravel paths make stroller use difficult—bring a carrier.
- No on-site baby facilities: No changing tables or nursing rooms are inside the temple complex.
What is Tochoji Temple?
- A Heian-period Shingon Buddhist temple founded by Kobo Daishi and serving as the head temple of the Kyushu sect
- Home to a national treasure–designated, thousand-armed Kannon statue carved from a single pine tree and a 10.8-meter wooden Fukuoka Daibutsu
- Architectural complex that includes a five-story pagoda, hexagonal Rokkaku-dō hall, and a treasure exhibition hall preserving ancient carvings and artifacts
What is so special about Tochoji Temple for with baby?
- See Japan's largest wooden Buddha up close.
- Spin the ancient sutra-wheel for good luck.
- Enjoy free daily rituals without extra cost.
- Short, stroller-light pathways suit parents with carriers.
- Nearby baby stations fill gaps in on-site facilities.
Note: Tochoji Temple is 45% Baby-Friendly. You may want to consider other Baby-Friendly Things to Do in Fukuoka for a more suitable experience.
Recommended visit duration: 1–2 hours
Why 1–2 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Gives time to see the main hall, Great Buddha, and Rokkaku-dō at a relaxed pace with a baby.
Baby-Friendly Activities in Tochoji Temple
View the Fukuoka Daibutsu:
Stand in the main courtyard to see the 10.8 m wooden Buddha statue.
Tip: Stay near the entrance so you can point out details to your baby without long walks.
Spin the Rokkaku-dō sutra wheel:
Turn the hexagonal scripture wheel three times for good luck.
Tip: Hold your baby in a carrier and let them feel the wheel’s motion safely.
Browse the Treasure Exhibition Hall:
See Heian-era carvings and 5 000 small Buddha figures.
Tip: Use seating areas inside for a quick break or bottle-feeding pause.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Tochoji Temple
- Use a baby carrier: Paths are rough; carriers keep your baby close and your hands free.
- Visit early: Arrive at opening to avoid crowds and secure a nearby restroom break before entry.
- Plan baby-station stops: Schedule a quick visit to nearby Fukuoka City Hall or Hakata Ward Children’s Plaza for changing and feeding.
Reviews of Tochoji Temple
Hà Minh Dũng
peaceful. they have a huge buddha (no photo allow, but on goshuin yes) which made in 4 years. a very huge and good smell one
Ricky Chan
Peaceful temple in the city center, especially the wooden Buddha inside the building, 10m high wood craft buddha in front of you make you supplies, Solemn.
Derek OKeeffe
After spending the day walking around crowded Dazaifu I came here by chance about 4pm. It was quiet. Personally i found this temple more impressive than the Dazaifu shrine. There is a giant indoor Buddha and behind it an art installation depicting hell using an old Buddhist scroll with progressively worse depictions of hell and a dark-room which was actually pretty scary. By chance there was a wed...
Chern Kiat Meng and Chern Lieh Yen
A nice temple with a peaceful atmosphere. Candles and incense can be offered on the first floor main hall for a small offering. There’s a big and impressive wooden Buddha statue on the second floor. There’s also a hallway with paintings to illustrate the hell and pure realms at the base of the statue. Entrance fee to the second storey hall is reasonable at 50 yen.
Quincy Lui
This is a very sacred Buddhist temple with a Buddha on second floor. If you are Buddhist it is highly recommend. The exhibit underneath the statue was the first I had experienced. The shrine at the side of the main temple has big mala beads which you can touch for blessing.
When is the best time to visit Tochoji Temple (Fukuoka, Japan)?
Late March–early April brings cherry blossoms around the pagoda. October–November evenings light up the main hall for gentle autumn illumination.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Adult combined admission | JPY 900 |
| Baby admission | JPY 0 |
| Total Estimated | JPY 1,800 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: 2-4 Gokushomachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0037, Japan
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