Kofuku-ji Temple
The Kofuku-ji Temple, situated next to the Todai-ji Temple, was prosperous as a forerunner of "Buddhism for aristocrats" in the Nara period. Among the seven biggest temples of Nara, the Kofuku-ji Temple has developed through the closest relationship with the town of Nara. In the 3rd year of the Wado era (710), the Umayasaka Temple, the predecessor of the present Kofuku-ji Temple, was transferred from Asuka to the Nara capital by Fujiwara-no-Fuhito. Then, as a tutelary temple of the Fujiwara family, it extended its influence with the prosperity of the family. The temple was attacked by the Taira family in the fourth year of Jisho (1180), and most of the temple buildings were burned down. In the Kamakura period (1192-1333), however, the Fujiwara family took a position of the Military Commissioner of Nara, and eventually became so influential that they occasionally appealed to the Imperial Palace with soldier monks. In the vast precincts of the temple are the Chukon-do Hall, the Tokon-do Hall, the Hokuen-do Hall, the Nan'en-do Hall, the Five-storied Pagoda, the Three-storied Pagoda, the Ooyuya Bathhouse, the Oomi-do Hall and the Treasure Hall, some of which were constructed in and after the Kamakura period. As for Buddhist sculptures, there are a lot of famous articles and masterpieces of the Tempyo era. (The Chukon-do Hall will be completed in 2018.)
Detailed information
| Address | 48 Noborioji-cho, Nara City 630-8213 |
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| Opening Hours | The Treasure Hall and the Tokon-do Hall are both open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Last entry is at 4:45 p.m.) |
| Closed day | Open all year |
| Parking | 46 regular cars Price: 1000 yen |
| Price | [National Treasure Museum Admission Fee] Adults (general public/university students): 700 yen Students (junior high school/high school students): 600 yen Children (elementary school students): 300 yen [Tokondo Hall Admission Fee] Adults (general public/university students): 300 yen Students (junior high school students)・High school students): 200 yen Children (elementary school students): 100 yen [National Treasure Museum/Tokondo joint ticket (admission fee)] Common for individuals and groups Adults (general and university students): 900 yen Students (junior high school and high school students): 700 yen Children (elementary school students): 350 yen |
| Price (Group) | Groups (more than 30 people) [National Treasure Museum admission fee] Adults (general and university students): 600 yen Students (junior high school and high school students): 500 yen Children (elementary school students): 200 yen [Tokondo Hall admission fee] Groups (more than 30 people) Adults (general/university students): 250 yen Students (junior high/high school students): 150 yen Children (elementary school students): 90 yen |
| Inquiry | Tel: +81-742-22-7755 Fax: 0742-23-1971 |
| Barrier Free Accessibility | One barrier-free access restroom |
| Discount for Disabled Visitors | Treasure Hall Entrance Fees: Adults (General/University Students): 350 yen Students (Junior High/High School): 300 yen Children (Elementary School Students): 150 yen |
| Events | TSUINAE: May 3rd 18:30～20:00 NEHANE: 15. Feb 10:00～16:00 BUSSHOE: 8. April 9:00～16:00 HOJOE: 17. April 13:00～ MONJUE: 25. April 15:00～ TAKIGI-NOH(Firelight Noh): the 3 rd Friday and Saturday of May 17:30～ BENZAITEN Festival: 7. July DAIHANHAE: 17. October 13:00～ |
| Flower-Viewing | Wisteria: Early May |
| National Treasures | The Five-Storied Pagoda, Hokuendo, the Three-storied Pagoda and others |
| Special Openings | 7th July: three-storied Pagoda 17th October: Nan-endo |
| Access & Bus Stop |
5 minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station
JR Nara Station Bus Terminal East Gate Bus Stop No.②
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