Kohfukuji Temple - Tokondo Hall (East Main Hall)
Built in 726 by Emperor Shōmu as an invocation for his aunt’s complete recovery from illness. Including the principle object of worship, the statue of the Yakushi Nyorai, or Bhaisajyaguru (National Treasure), many Buddhist statues such as the Statue of Nikkō Bosatsu (Suryabrabha bodhisattva) (National Treasure), and the Statue of Gakkō Bosatsu (Candraprabha bodhisattva), are housed in this hall.
Detailed information
| Address | 48 Noboriojicho, Nara 630-8213 |
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| Opening Hours | 9:00AM-5:00PM |
| Price | Adults:
Middle school/high school students
Elementary school students
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| Inquiry | TEL：0742-22-5370 |
| Access & Bus Stop |
5 minutes by bus from JR Nara Station. Get off the Kencho-mae bus stop.
3 minutes to walk from Kintetsu Nara Station.
JR Nara Station Bus Terminal East Gate Bus Stop No.②
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