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Kohfukuji Temple

2020.05.18

A Temple with a Symbolic Five-Story Pagoda

A Temple with a Symbolic Five-Story Pagoda

The large precincts are dotted with national treasures such as the famous five-story pagoda (a symbol of the ancient capital Nara), three-story pagoda, the Tokondo and Hokuendo Halls.

In the National Treasure Museum (Kokuhokan), you can always see the standing Asura, one of the most famous Buddha statue in Japan. This is a world-famous temple that was registered as a World Heritage in 1998.

Information

Address
48 Noboriojicho, Nara City, Nara, 630-8213
Access
5-minute walk from Kintetsu-Nara Station (Kintetsu)
15-minute walk from Nara Station (JR)
Phone
0742-22-7755
Hours
9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:45)
Holidays
None
Admission
Kohfukuji National Treasure Hall
Adult 700 yen
Junior High and High School student 600 yen
Elementary School student 300 yen
Eastern Golden Hall
Adult 300 yen
Junior High and High School student 200 yen
Elementary School student 100 yen
Central Golden Hall
Adult 500 yen
Junior High and High School student 300 yen
Elementary School student 100 yen
Website
https://www.kohfukuji.com/english/

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