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Nara, Nara / 興福寺

Kofuku-ji Temple

Head temple of the Hosso sect and the Fujiwara clan temple, moved here in 710; its Central Golden Hall was rebuilt in 2018 after about 300 years, and the National Treasure Museum holds many masterpieces of Buddhist sculpture. Part of the World Heritage site.

Last official check

26 Sept 2026

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0

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Next scheduled check

25 Dec 2026

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Getting there
Train / Bus
Admission
Paid (see the price below)
Closing days
Open every day (check the notes below)

Before you go

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Opening hours

9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:45).

Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
Closed

Open every day.

Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
Admission

National Treasure Museum: adults and university 900 yen, junior high and high school 800 yen, elementary 500 yen; Central Golden Hall: adults 500 yen; half price with a disability certificate.

Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
Getting there

5 minutes on foot from Kintetsu Nara Station; city loop bus from JR Nara Station to Kencho-mae.

Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
Parking

46 car and 16 bus spaces.

Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
Payment

Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.

Accessibility

Ramp at the National Treasure Museum, multipurpose toilets near the South Gate and in the museum, one wheelchair (museum only).

Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site

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Address: Nara, Nara (Japanese address: 奈良県奈良市登大路町48)

Official site: http://www.kohfukuji.com/

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Visiting respectfully

  • RulesThe Five-storey Pagoda is under restoration; the Eastern Golden Hall is closed (reopening undecided) and parts of the grounds are closed off. Check the temple's website for the latest.Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site

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