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Five storied pagoda

Kofukuji used to be the family temple of the Fujiwara, the most powerful family clan during much of the Nara and Heian Periods. The temple was established in Nara at the same time as the capital in 710. At the height of Fujiwara power, the temple consisted of over 150 buildings. Today, a couple of buildings of great historic value including a three and a five storied pagoda remain. The five storied pagoda is one of Japan's tallest and the symbol of Nara. Kofukuji's Treasure House exhibits part of the temple's great art collection.

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how to get there

Kofukuji stands at the entrance to Nara Park when you approach the park from either Kintetsu or JR Nara Station.

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hours and fees

Hours:	Always open (treasure house: 9:00 to 16:00)
Admission:	Free (treasure house: 500 yen)

news and reports

Nara Cherry Blossom Report April 3, 2009

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Users who have been to Nara: 889
Users who have been to Kofukuji Temple: 282

4th of 8 most visited sights in Nara.
56th of 509 most visited sights nationwide.

Rating by users:		recommended (83/100, 165 votes)
Rating by staff:		recommended
Overall Rating:		outstanding

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