Kofukuji Temple

Former Fujiwara family temple founded in 710, with one of Japan's tallest five-storied pagodas and a rebuilt Central Golden Hall.

Kofukuji Temple appears in 7 of the 15 Nara vlogs we indexed, first in 2019, most recently in 2026.

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  1. PiQtour Japan

    THE Nara Guide: Unmissable Temples & Treats! ๐ŸฆŒโ›ฉ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ

    If you pick one paid area, choose the National Treasure Hall (700 yen); photos are strictly banned and the pagoda is under construction.
  2. Japan Guide

    Top 5 Things to do in Nara

    The Central Golden Hall reopened in 2018; the National Treasure Museum holds one of Japan's finest collections of Buddhist art.
  3. The Navigatioย Japan

    The Perfect Day Trip to Nara Park ๐ŸฆŒ One Day Itinerary

    The grounds are free; a small fee covers the Central and Eastern Golden Halls and the National Treasure Museum.
  4. Japan Guide

    Essentials of NARA | 2-Day Trip

    The Golden Hall has been rebuilt seven times, most recently in 2018, and the National Treasure Hall's Buddhist art collection is a must-see.
  5. SAMURAI JUNJIRO Channelใ€SJCใ€‘

    Things to do in Nara Japan / Nara deer park, Street Food, Hotel / Travel Guide

    Admission is 500 yen, no photos inside, and the pagoda is under repair until 2031.
  6. Happy Trip

    NARA, JAPAN Travel Guide | Happy Trip

    The five-storied pagoda is the second-tallest wooden pagoda in Japan.
  7. Jay and Karolina

    NARA, JAPAN IS A MUST VISIT ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต THIS IS WHY!

    Covered for long-term construction during this visit, so it may be worth skipping for now.

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