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Kofukuji Temple National Treasure Museum

📍 48 Noborioji-cho, Nara, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Nara
Category
Museum
Duration
About 1.5 hours
Address
48 Noborioji-cho, Nara, Japan
Coordinates
34.6830, 135.8320

Introduction

The Kofukuji National Treasure Museum, built in 1959 inside Kofukuji in Nara's Noborioji-cho, houses the temple's Buddhist art. Its core is Tenpyo-period sculpture — the National Treasure Asura, the Kongorikishi pair and the Eight Legions — the summit of Nara Buddhist art; a three-hall pass also covers the Central and Eastern Golden Halls.

✨ Highlights

1
National Treasure Asura
Three-faced, six-armed icon of the museum.
2
Kongorikishi pair
The A- and Un-shaped guardians of the Golden Hall.
3
Eight Legions statues
Tenpyo-period Buddhist figure group.
4
Joroku Buddha head
A celebrated cast-bronze National Treasure head.
5
Three-hall pass
Museum plus Central and East Golden Halls, JPY 1,600.
6
Five-storey pagoda
The Kofukuji grounds form a World Heritage walk.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：48 Noborioji-cho, Nara, Japan
→Time needed：About 1.5 hours

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday9:00-17:00
Tuesday9:00-17:00
Wednesday9:00-17:00
Thursday9:00-17:00
Friday9:00-17:00
Saturday9:00-17:00
Sunday9:00-17:00

Year-round

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
AdultJPY 900 (university students too)
ChildJPY 800 (high school); JPY 500 (primary)

3-hall pass JPY 1,600 until 16:00; cash only

Transportation

Subway

5-min walk from Kintetsu Nara Sta.

Bus

15-min walk from JR Nara Sta., or bus to Kencho-mae

Driving/Parking

Parking available at Kofukuji

💡 Tips

• The Asura greets visitors near the entrance.
• No photography inside the halls or museum.
• Cash only — bring coins and small bills.
• The three-hall pass stops at 16:00; last entry 16:45.
• Pair the museum with the East and Central Golden Halls.
• The Central Golden Hall was rebuilt in 2018 in Tenpyo style.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Kofukuji Temple National Treasure Museum?

Monday: 9:00-17:00; Tuesday: 9:00-17:00; Wednesday: 9:00-17:00; Thursday: 9:00-17:00; Friday: 9:00-17:00; Saturday: 9:00-17:00; Sunday: 9:00-17:00; Year-round

How much is the admission for Kofukuji Temple National Treasure Museum?

Adult: JPY 900 (university students too); Child: JPY 800 (high school); JPY 500 (primary); 3-hall pass JPY 1,600 until 16:00; cash only

Any practical tips for visiting Kofukuji Temple National Treasure Museum?

The Asura greets visitors near the entrance. No photography inside the halls or museum.

How long should I spend at Kofukuji Temple National Treasure Museum?

A typical visit takes About 1.5 hours.

How do I get to Kofukuji Temple National Treasure Museum?

Subway: 5-min walk from Kintetsu Nara Sta.; Bus: 15-min walk from JR Nara Sta., or bus to Kencho-mae; Driving/Parking: Parking available at Kofukuji