Visit Kofuku-ji Temple, one of the “Seven Great Temples of Nara.” Dating back to the 7th century, the temple was destroyed and restored numerous times, and forms part of the World Heritage Site of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara. Roaming the spacious complex, you can admire its historic buildings and pagodas, the remnants of the once vast grounds, which used to contain 175 structures. Step into the Eastern Golden Hall to view the revered image of the “Healing Buddha," or visit the Treasure House to observe an extensive collection of artworks and relics from the former temple buildings. Make Kofuku-ji Temple a centerpiece of your Nara vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our Nara attractions planner.
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Kofuku-ji Temple reviews
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A short, 5-minute walk from the train station. The grounds themselves are free, but there is a fee to enter a few of the buildings. The National Treasure Museum exceeded my expectations and had a...
A short, 5-minute walk from the train station. The grounds themselves are free, but there is a fee to enter a few of the buildings. The National Treasure Museum exceeded my expectations and had a... more »
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Very photogenic, the pagodas are impressive and well maintained. Everywhere is very clean Free entry Less than 10 minutes from Nara Station
Very photogenic, the pagodas are impressive and well maintained. Everywhere is very clean Free entry Less than 10 minutes from Nara Station more »
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This is a buddhist temple complex. At the entrance there will be lots of deer roaming around, they are very tame and kind, you can give them food by buying it from the sellers. In this complex there are many types of temples, you can enter this complex for free.
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The temple of the most powerful clan of Nara. Lovely area in where the deer of Nara freely roaming around for the shika senbei (deer crackers) from human
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