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:
- Open courtyard views: The spacious main court offers clear sightlines to statues without tight crowds.
- Nearby baby-care spots: Fukuoka City Hall and Aikuru children’s plaza offer nursing rooms and diaper stations within a 10-minute walk.
Challenges:
- Uneven paths and steps: Gravel and stone steps make strollers hard to use; bring a secure baby carrier.
- No on-site baby facilities: There is no diaper-changing table or nursing room; plan stops at nearby Baby Stations.
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?
- View the 10.8 m Great Buddha up close with your baby.
- Spin the historic sutra wheel using a baby carrier.
- Walk through a compact museum of national treasures.
- Enjoy open courtyard space ideal for families.
- Use nearby baby-care facilities at Aikuru.
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: 2-3 hours
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Allows time for slow-paced exploring, breaks, and a visit to nearby baby-care facilities.
Baby-Friendly Activities in Tochoji Temple
See the Fukuoka Daibutsu:
View the 10.8 m wooden Buddha statue in the main hall courtyard.
Tip: Stand on the raised platform for an unobstructed view while carrying your baby.
Spin the Rokkaku-dō sutra wheel:
Turn the six-sided wheel three times to gain wisdom.
Tip: Hold your baby securely or use a carrier; the handle is at adult height.
Explore the Treasure Exhibition Hall:
Browse Heian-era carvings and national treasures behind glass displays.
Tip: Plan a quick walk-through; seating is limited so go early to avoid crowds.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Tochoji Temple
- Arrive early: Beat afternoon crowds by visiting right when gates open at 8:00.
- Combine with nearby attractions: After Tochoji, walk 5 minutes to Hakata Machiya Folk Museum for shaded rest areas.
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)?
Visit late March–early April for cherry blossoms around the pagoda. In October and November, see the pagoda lit up at dusk.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Combined ticket (Great Buddha Hall + Treasure Exhibition Hall per adult) | JPY 900 |
| Train or bus fare per adult round trip | JPY 300 |
| Total Estimated | JPY 2,400 |
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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