must-visit in NaraChurch & Religious Site
Kohfukuji
📍 Japan, Nara, Kofuku-ji
4.5/ 5.0
★★★★★
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Nara
- Category
- Church & Religious Site
- Duration
- About 1.5 hours
- Opening Hours
- About 9:00-17:00 (varies by season - reference)
- Ticket Price
- From about JPY 700 (Treasure Hall extra - reference)
- Address
- Japan, Nara, Kofuku-ji
- Coordinates
- 34.6830, 135.8319
Introduction
Kofuku-ji is an ancient, solemn famous temple in Nara, famed for its pretty five-story pagoda and precious Buddhist statues - heavy with history. West of Nara Park, near Kintetsu Nara. Once the family temple of the Fujiwara clan, a World Heritage site. Its iconic five-story pagoda reflects in the Sarusawa Pond. The Treasure Hall holds exquisite Buddhist statues, including the famous Ashura statue. East Golden Hall, North Round Hall. A sacred site.
✨ Highlights
01
Ancient Temple
One of Nara's oldest temples, once Fujiwara family temple, World Heritage.
02
Pretty Pagoda
A quaint, tall wooden five-story pagoda reflected in Sarusawa Pond - picturesque.
03
Buddhist Statues
The Treasure Hall holds fine statues, like the famous Ashura.
04
Heavy History
A stately temple with deep Nara history.
🛈 Practical Info
→Protect：Statue treasures precious - do not touch, often no photos.
→Reverence：A Buddhist site - solemn, respectful, no noise.
→Combine：Near Kintetsu Nara - with Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond.
→Timing：Fewer people at opening - quieter.
→Opening Hours：About 9:00-17:00 (varies by season - reference)
→Ticket Information：From about JPY 700 (Treasure Hall extra - reference)
→Transportation：On foot (near Kintetsu Nara)
💡 Tips
• Admire quaint Kofuku-ji and its pretty five-story pagoda - feel Nara's ancient weight.
• The pagoda reflected in Sarusawa Pond - picturesque, a Nara landmark.
• The Treasure Hall holds fine statues, like the three-faced six-armed Ashura.
• Halls ticketed; statues often no photos, do not touch; Buddhist site - solemn, respectful.
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Kohfukuji?
About 9:00-17:00 (varies by season - reference)
How much is the admission for Kohfukuji?
From about JPY 700 (Treasure Hall extra - reference)
Any practical tips for visiting Kohfukuji?
Admire quaint Kofuku-ji and its pretty five-story pagoda - feel Nara's ancient weight. The pagoda reflected in Sarusawa Pond - picturesque, a Nara landmark.
How long should I spend at Kohfukuji?
A typical visit takes About 1.5 hours.
Ticket prices, schedules and opening hours are for reference only; please follow the official announcement.
