Kofukuji Temple (興福寺), Nara City, Japan
西国観音巡礼 第 ９ 番 南円堂 興福寺
Kofukuji Temple, also sometimes known as Nan-en-do, is a temple located in Nara City. It is one of the temples, technically outside the Nara Park, closer to the JR Nara Station, hence one of the first temples you will encounter on the way to Nara Park.
Kofukuji Temple boasts a majestic five storied pagoda and a sprawling temple precincts. One of the main halls was under remodeling when I visited there, but I was able to video most of the items in the precincts.
Kofukuji is temple #9 in the Saikoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage circuit of Western Japan.
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Kofuku-ji Temple in Nara-Japan!
Kofukuji is a Buddhist temple, and is located about 1km southwest of Todaiji Temple. It is at the west end of Nara Park. This temple is one of 9 constructions of Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara designated as a World Heritage Site. This temple was founded in 669 by Kamatari Fujiwara (614-669), who was the ancestor of Fujiwara Clan which had been a noble family from ancient times to medieval times. The original temple was built in Kyoto, but Fuhito Fujiwara (659-720), Kamatari's son, moved to the current place in 710, because Nara became the capital of Japan.
Fujiwara Clan had power and position, so this temple was enlarged by not only the clan but also the government.
And this temple had been the center of power through ancient and medieval times.
But this temple became a normal temple after the foundation of Edo government in the early 17th century.
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Kofuku-ji ( 興福寺 )
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Known for its 5-storied pagoda as a symbol of the ancient capital of Nara, Kofuku-ji is a World Heritage site. Starting with its architecture as a National Treasure, there are many attractions to see such as the many Heian Era Buddhist sculptures.
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Yoshiki-en Garden
Isuien Park
Naramachi
Nara National Museum
Omizutori
Todaiji
Nara Park
JR Nara Station
Kasuga Taisha
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Kofuku-ji Temple in Nara, Japan- A Sakura Delight!
Kofukuji is a Buddhist temple, and is located about 1km southwest of Todaiji emple.It is at the west end of Nara Park. This temple is one of 9 constructions of Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara designated as a World Heritage Site. This temple was founded in 669 by Kamatari Fujiwara (614-669), who was the ancestor of Fujiwara Clan which had been a noble family from ancient times to medieval times. The original temple was built in Kyoto, but Fuhito Fujiwara (659-720), Kamatari's son, moved to the current place in 710, because Nara became the capital of Japan.
Fujiwara Clan had power and position, so this temple was enlarged by not only the clan but also the government.
And this temple had been the center of power through ancient and medieval times.
But this temple became a normal temple after the foundation of Edo government in the early 17th century.
Brahma (Bonten) and Indra (Taishakuten) and the Kofukuji Temple Complex
Learn about Kofukuji temple and the hollow dry lacquer sculptures in the Asian Art Museum's collection that were found there. For more info:
Temples in Nara: Kofukuji Temple
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Nara is probably most famous for it's deer and for Daibutsu – the giant Buddha located in Todaiji temple. But Nara is home to so many great temples and shrines – so make sure you get out and explore beyond Todaiji area if you're visiting Nara!
Located near Todaiji and the Nara Deer Park, Kofukuji Temple is home to the Five-storied Pagoda and a treasure hall housing many national treasures. Being so close to the deer park, there are plenty of deer wandering around that you can feed, or grab a quick pic with and the temple is actually one of the Eight Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara which are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
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NARA KOFUKUJI TEMPLE WITH CHERRY BLOSSOMS 2019 - 4K 60FPS HDR
KOUFUKUJI temple is located nearby KINTETSU NARA STATION. Just 5 minutes walking through HIGASHIMUKI shopping street. No entrance fee is required. There is NARA PARK just next to KOUFUKUJI temple.
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Yasaka Shrine, Nara Deer Park, Kofukuji Temple, and Mochi Balls | Day 5 | Osaka, Japan
Continuing our trip from Osaka, Japan, passing through Nara Deer Park and into Kyoto. Nara Deer park is a very special park where the deer roam free. There are street vendors that sell food for them to eat for a cheap price of 150 yen. Once you acquire the food, be prepared to get chased down by these majestic animals.
On the way there you'll pass by the famous Mochi ball store where they make them fresh. Later in the evening we arrived in Kyoto by train and checked in to our tiny but cozy airbnb. Visited the Yasaka shrine and had some dinner in the Pontocho area where we found a tempura restaurant. We had some exotic selection of tempura and sashimi. Be sure to tune in to the next episode where we explore Kyoto, Japan! See you soon.
【世界遺産】興福寺 / Kofuku-ji Temple - World Heritage of Nara Japan【古都奈良の文化財】
昨年の関西旅行より。ニッポンの建築 番外編。
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Japanese artist painting the Kofukuji Temple pagoda and Tokondo in Nara Japan
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While visiting Nara in September 2011 I saw this friendly Japanese painter painting the Kofukuji Temple while I tried to escape from the tricky Nara deer
Kofukuji Temple Nara
Kofukuji Temple, situated a short walk from the center of Nara, in Nara Park, is one of the city's most beautiful and historic temples and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Kofukuji Temple, Nara, Japan
Nara, Japan - Kōfuku-ji (2019)
Kōfuku-ji (興福寺 Kōfuku-ji) is a Buddhist temple that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, in the city of Nara, Japan. The temple is the national headquarters of the Hossō school.
Nara (奈良市 Nara-shi, Japanese: [naꜜɾa]) is the capital city of Nara Prefecture located in the Kansai region of Japan. The city occupies the northern part of Nara Prefecture, bordering Kyoto Prefecture. Eight temples, shrines, and ruins in Nara remain: specifically Tōdai-ji, Saidai-ji, Kōfuku-ji, Kasuga Shrine, Gangō-ji, Yakushi-ji, Tōshōdai-ji, and the Heijō Palace, together with Kasugayama Primeval Forest, collectively form Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the Nara period, Nara was the capital of Japan, and the Emperor lived there before moving the capital to Kyoto.
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Artists at Nijo Castle in Kyoto and Kofukuji Temple in Nara - Japan
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Kofukuji Temple used to be the family temple of the Fujiwara, which is the most powerful family clan over much of the Nara and Heian Periods. The temple was founded in Nara at the same time as the capital foundation in 710. At the height of Fujiwara domination, the temple consisted of over 150 buildings.
Today there remain a couple of buildings of great historic importance, including a five story pagoda and a three story pagoda. The five story pagoda is 50 meter tall, ranking second in Japan, after the five story pagoda at Kyoto's Toji Temple with only seven meter gap. Kofukuji's pagoda is both a landmark and symbol of Nara. It was first built in 730, and most recent reconstruction was done in 1426.
While addmission to Kofukuji's temple grounds is free and it can be entered around the clock, there are two areas that require addmission fee: Kofukuji's National Treasure Museum and the Eastern Golden Hall. The National Treasure Museum, recently renovated, exhibits part of the temple's great art collection and is something that must not miss out on for lovers of Buddhist art. Among the many outstanding exhibits, the three-faced, six-armed Ashura Statue is one of the most renowned Buddhist statues in all of Japan.
Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (National Treasure Museum and Eastern Golden Hall)
Closed: Opened all year round.
Admission: 600 yen (National Treasure Museum), 300 yen (Eastern Golden Hall), 800 yen (both)
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Sunny day in Nara Kofuku-ji
奈良・猿沢池のカメと興福寺の五重塔 Sarusawa Pond and Kofukuji Temple Nara Japan
奈良の猿沢池で撮影。この池にはずっと以前から沢山の亀がいます。以前はスッポンもいたのですが、この日はいませんでした。亀の顔をズームで撮ってその顔をよく見ると、可愛いけれどちょっとグロテスクで、蛙のようでもあり、普段見る印象と違います。近くにいる子供たちは「気持ち悪い」と言っていました。甲羅干ししている亀たちは病気にならないように太陽光で全身を殺菌しています。亀は万年と言いますが、私たちが想像している以上に賢い生き物です。亀の目をよく見るとこちらを見たりしていますが、たぶんパンなどのエサをくれる人かどうか判別していると思います。
余談ですが、「月とスッポン」という言葉がありますが、「月と亀」ではなぜダメなのでしょうか。スッポンが丸いと言っても真円ではないですし亀とさほど変わりません。甲羅が丸いからというのはこじ付けで、リズム的にスッポンのほうが言いやすい、というような理由で定着したのかもしれません。しかし「スッポン」という名前はなぜか笑ってしまいます。スッポンは日本語？
興福寺の五重塔は京都の東寺に次ぐ日本第2の高塔で室町時代に建てられました。五重塔は耐震設計の教科書と言われ、建築当時から現在まで多くの地震に耐えてきました。見れば見るほど凄い建築技術です。
This is the Sarusawa-ike Pond in Nara, Japan. The scenery of Five Storeyed Pagoda of Kofuku-ji Temple to see from the Sarusawa Pond is a symbol of Nara. Many tortoises inhabit this pond from the old days.
Kōfuku-ji (興福寺 Kōfuku-ji) is a Buddhist temple in the city of Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The temple is the national headquarters of the Hossō school and is one of the eight Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Giant Buddha Statue and Ancient Temples in Nara Japan
Join me in exploring Nara, the small yet beautiful city in Japan. Nara is home for many beautiful, ancient temples and one of the world's largest Buddha Statue.
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Kofukuji Temple
Todaiji Temple
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