Kohfukuji Temple

Temple

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This is a temple located in Nara City. Yamashina-dera Temple has its origin as a temple that was established in Kyoto in 669 by the wife of Fujiwara no Kamatari. The temple was destroyed by fires many times and was rebuilt, after which it ended up similar to temple ruins during the anti-Buddhist movement in the Meiji period, although the Tokon-do Hall, the five-storied pagoda, the Hokuen-do Hall and the three-storied pagoda which survived have been designated as National Treasures. The five-storied pagoda which is illuminated at night-time has become a symbol of Nara. There are also many Buddhist images enshrined at the temple which have been designated as National Treasures and Cultural Assets such as the Ashura statue.

Spot details

Address: Nara Pref. Narashi Noboriojichou 48 Map
Area: Nara Park Area
Phone: 0742227755
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (entry until 16:45)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Kokuhokan]Adults700yen, junior and senior high school students600yen, Elementary school students300yen
[East Friday Hall]Adults300yen, junior and senior high school students200yen, Elementary school students100yen
[Common to both locations]Adults900yen, junior and senior high school students700yen, Elementary school students350yen
[Center Friday Hall]Adults500yen, junior and senior high school students 300yen, Elementary school students100yen
Parking Lot: Available(46spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen, 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available (Only available at the National Treasure Museum)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Yes (inside the hall, not inside the building)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Worth it to see the treasures

Reviewed : 2023.05.17

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...
Close to Nara station

Reviewed : 2023.04.18

Very photogenic, the pagodas are impressive and well maintained. Everywhere is very clean Free entryLess than 10 minutes from Nara Station
Lovely temple

Reviewed : 2023.04.14

Kofuku-ji temple in Nara is another lovely temple to visit, from Nara station it is only a 10 minute walk away and is the gateway to the stunning Nara park. This temple wasnt too busy either.