[Nara] World Heritage Site! Kofukuji Temple in Nara

Kofuku-ji Temple is a historic temple located in Nara City, and is also registered as a World Heritage Site ☝🏽✨ Its origins date back to the Asuka period, and it flourished as the clan temple of the Fujiwara clan! Main attractions: Five-story pagoda: A magnificent tower about 50 meters high, designated as a national treasure. Its beautiful appearance can be said to be a symbol of Nara. Tokondo: Designated as a national treasure, many Buddhist statues are enshrined inside. In particular, the Yakushi Nyorai statue and the Four Heavenly Kings statues are famous. National Treasure Museum: Houses many national treasures and important cultural properties, and you can appreciate art such as Buddhist statues and paintings. Nanendo: A building with a distinctive octagonal roof, designated as a national treasure. A Yakushi Nyorai statue is enshrined inside. 📍Location: 48 Noborioji-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30) 🎫Admission fee: 600 yen for adults (set of five-story pagoda, Tokondo, and National Treasure Museum) Kofuku-ji Temple is located within Nara Park, and there are many famous places in the surrounding area, such as Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, making it a place where you can deeply feel the history and culture. When visiting, we recommend touring these famous places as well☝🏽 #0 yen trip January 2025