Japan Midokoro / Nara Prefecture / Nara / Kōfuku-ji Temple
Nara, Nara Prefecture · Historic Site
Kōfuku-ji Temple
- Nearest stationKintetsu Nara Station 0.4 km
- DesignationHistoric Site, Part of a World Heritage Site, National Treasure
Kōfuku-ji (興福寺; Japanese pronunciation: [koꜜː. ɸɯ̥. kɯ. dʑi]) is a Buddhist temple in Japan that was once one of the powerful Nanto Shichi Daiji 'Seven Great Temples' in the city of Nara. The temple is the national headquarters of the East Asian Yogācāra school.
From the Wikipedia article “Kōfuku-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Kōfuku-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Nara, Nara Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kintetsu Nara Station, 0.4 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site, Part of a World Heritage Site, National Treasure |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Kōfuku-ji Temple?
- Kintetsu Nara Station. It is 0.4 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Kōfuku-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site, Part of a World Heritage Site, National Treasure.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Eastern Golden Hall, Kofuku-ji: Nekosuki (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kōfuku-ji National Treasure Hall: KENPEI (CC BY-SA 3.0), South Octagonal Hall of Kofuku-ji Temple: Saigen Jiro (CC0), North Octagonal Hall, Kōfuku-ji: Nekosuki (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nara Christ Church: https://www.flickr.com/people/variationblogr/ (CC BY 2.0), Three-storied Pagoda, Kofuku-ji: Nekosuki (CC BY-SA 4.0)
