Buddhist templeNara

Kōfuku-ji Temple

興福寺

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Fujiwara no Fuhito moved the temple to the present Nara site in 710, when it received the name Kōfuku-ji.

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Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

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An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.

Landmarks on this map

Central Golden Hall
Principal hall rebuilt in 2018, restoring the center of the temple complex.
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Eastern Golden Hall
Hall rebuilt in 1415, dedicated to Yakushi Buddha.
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Five-story Pagoda
Pagoda rebuilt around 1426, a longstanding landmark of Nara.
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Southern Octagonal Hall
Kannon hall serving as the ninth stop on the Saigoku pilgrimage.
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Northern Octagonal Hall
Octagonal hall rebuilt around 1210, enshrining Miroku Buddha.
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Three-story Pagoda
Pagoda rebuilt after the 1180 fire, preserving graceful Heian-period architectural forms.
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National Treasure Museum
Museum displaying the temple’s sculpture and other treasures, including Ashura.
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Temporary Lecture Hall
Former temporary main hall, relocated from Yakushiji and now serving as a lecture hall.
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Honbo Residence
Temple administration complex continuing the tradition of the eastern monks’ quarters.
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Great Bathhouse
Medieval monastic bathhouse with two iron water-heating cauldrons.
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Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

Public visiting hours are 09:00–17:00, with entry to halls and the museum accepted until 16:45.

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