To-ji Temple

Home to Japan's tallest wooden pagoda (about 55m), a landmark visible even from Kyoto Station. Founded as an official temple when the capital moved to Kyoto in the Heian period, it later came under the monk Kukai (Kobo Daishi) and became the base of Shingon Buddhism. On the 21st of every month, its grounds host the lively Kobo-san flea market of antiques and street food.