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Kōfuku-ji Temple
Best time to visit
Early morning on weekdays offers soft light on the pagoda and far fewer visitors; late afternoon also brings good light and cooler temperatures. Cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons are beautiful but much busier.
Budget tips
Outdoor grounds and views of the pagoda are free, while entry to the National Treasure Museum and some halls requires a small fee, typically 500–1,000 JPY. Buy the combined ticket at the temple ticket office if you plan to enter multiple buildings to save money.
Recommended for
History buffs, Photography enthusiasts, Families with kids, Cultural travelers
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
حقائق سريعة: A five-story pagoda climbs roughly 50 meters, its vermilion silhouette framed by bare winter branches and a low, pebbled courtyard. Inside the grounds, a compact museum protects several national treasures, letting you see lacquered Buddhas and wooden sculptures up close.
النقاط البارزة: Stand close to the Asura, the three-faced, six-armed wooden statue standing about 2.4 meters tall, and notice how light from a single skylight makes the carved eyes gleam. On observance days monks still toll a bronze bell 108 times while sandalwood incense drifts through the halls, the low vibration settling into the stone steps beneath your feet.
Insider tips
- Arrive by 8:30 am on weekdays for soft light and minimal crowds around the pagoda.
- Wear comfortable shoes, paths are uneven and you will walk between halls and through Nara Park.
- Photograph the pagoda from the west approach across Nara Park, using a deer in the foreground for scale.
- Buy the combined ticket at the temple office to visit the National Treasure Museum and selected halls, that usually saves money over single tickets.
انقر للحجز في جولة مشي مجانية في Nara, Japan
أفضل طريقة لتجربة المدينة مع دليل محلي.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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