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Todai-ji Temple | Kasuga Taisha Shrine | Nara Park | Kofuku-ji Temple | Isuien Garden | Nara National Museum | Mount Wakakusa | Naramachi | Yoshikien Garden | Heijo Palace Ruins |
Todai-ji Temple | Kasuga Taisha Shrine | Nara Park | Kofuku-ji Temple | Isuien Garden | Nara National Museum | Mount Wakakusa | Naramachi | Yoshikien Garden | Heijo Palace Ruins |
Kofuku-ji Temple - Nara - Japan
Kofuku-ji Temple
Kofuku-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Nara, Japan. It is one of the most important temples in the city and is a designated National Treasure of Japan. The temple was founded in 669 by Fujiwara no Kamatari, and is the headquarters of the Hosso sect of Japanese Buddhism. The temple is known for its five-story pagoda, which is the second tallest pagoda in Japan. The temple also houses many other important cultural artifacts, including the Sarusawa Pond, the Kofuku-ji National Treasure Hall, and the Nandaimon Gate. Kofuku-ji Temple is a popular tourist destination, and is a great place to experience the history and culture of Nara.