Kofukuji Temple
In Brief
Buddhist Temple in Kintetsu Nara, Nara
Open 24 hours
Free entry
Allow 20 minutes
No regular closing days
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Updated 7 March 2020
About Kofukuji Temple
Established in 710, Kofukuji was once one of the Seven Great Temples of Nara. Featuring a five-storied pagoda, the second tallest wooden pagoda in Japan.
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