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The Toji temple was first built between 794-796 CE by decree of Emperor Kammu (r. 781-806 CE) in Kyoto, Japan. The temple complex contains a five-story pagoda, which stands 54.8 m (180 ft) high. It is the tallest wooden pagoda in Japan. Access inside the pagoda is restricted to only a few days per year.
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Wiener, J. B. (2018, January 11). Toji Temple's Five-Story Pagoda. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7898/toji-temples-five-story-pagoda/
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Wiener, James Blake. "Toji Temple's Five-Story Pagoda." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified January 11, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7898/toji-temples-five-story-pagoda/.
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Wiener, James Blake. "Toji Temple's Five-Story Pagoda." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 11 Jan 2018. Web. 12 Sep 2024.