Kofukuji Temple
In Japanese: 興福寺
A great Nara temple by Nara Park; its National Treasure Museum shows the famous Ashura statue and other ancient Buddhist sculptures.
World Cultural Heritage
Nearby
- Nara National Museum ≈ 10 min by car
- Gangoji Temple ≈ 10 min by car
- Naramachi ≈ 10 min by car
- Isuien Garden ≈ 10 min by car
- Todaiji Temple ≈ 10 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 5 min walk from Kintetsu Nara Station
- Fee
- Grounds free; National Treasure Museum ¥900; 3-site ticket ¥1,600
- Good to know
- Five-story pagoda under repair and covered until about FY2034
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info