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Kōfuku-ji Temple

Kōfuku-ji Temple

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Kōfuku-ji Temple

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Puffin

December 1, 2022

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The origin of the temple is believed to be in Kyoto and the temple was rebuilt here in 710 when the capital was moved to Nara.

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Maik

May 30, 2018

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Kofuku-ji Temple is one of Nara's most famous temples and is one of the city's eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Spectacular is the five-story pagoda.

Entry to the temple grounds is free and possible 24 hours a day. Entrance fees are required for the National Treasury Museum and the Eastern Golden Hall.

Kofukuji, Todaiji and Horyuji form the "Big Three" temples of Nara.

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April 10, 2024

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Kōfuku-ji (興福寺, Kōfuku-ji) is a Buddhist temple that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples in the city of Nara, Japan. The temple is the national headquarters of the Hossō school.

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