Temple · Nara Park
Kofuku-ji Temple 興福寺
Former Fujiwara clan temple in Nara Park with a 50 m five-storied pagoda, a National Treasure Museum and World Heritage status.
HoursHalls and museum 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:45); grounds open 24 hours
PriceNational Treasure Museum: ¥900
Central Golden Hall: ¥500
Eastern Golden Hall: ¥500
Combined ticket (all three): ¥1,600
Central Golden Hall: ¥500
Eastern Golden Hall: ¥500
Combined ticket (all three): ¥1,600
Getting thereKintetsu Nara Station, 5 min walk
Time needed1-2 hours
Best timeSpring and autumn; evenings for a quiet walk in the grounds
Address48 Noboriojicho, Nara, Nara 630-8213
Websitekohfukuji.com
About
Kofuku-ji was the family temple of the powerful Fujiwara clan and once had over 150 buildings. Its five-storied pagoda is a symbol of Nara, and the National Treasure Museum displays famous Nara-period statues including the Ashura figure. The open grounds sit between Kintetsu Nara Station and the rest of Nara Park.
Highlights
- Five-storied pagoda, Japan's second-tallest wooden pagoda
- National Treasure Museum with the three-faced Ashura statue
- Rebuilt Central Golden Hall (Chukondo)
- Eastern Golden Hall with Yakushi Buddha
Tips
- The five-storied pagoda is under scaffolding for renovation until about March 2034
- Temple grounds are open 24 hours and free; only the halls and museum charge
- A combined ticket covers the museum and both golden halls
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