All Reviews of Kohfukuji Temple

With its long history, Kohfukuji Temple was one of the “Four Great Temples” of the Nara period. It is also the head temple of the Hosso school, one of the Six Schools of Nanto, and one of the Seven Great Temples of Nanto. The temple has had deep ties with the Fujiwara clan since ancient times and holds a very important place in Nara’s history and culture.

As you enter the temple grounds, you are immediately surrounded by ancient buildings and a solemn atmosphere. The timeworn temple scenery especially gives you a strong sense of history. Kohfukuji Temple is also part of the “Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara,” a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is truly worth visiting in person when you come to Nara.

What impressed me most about Kohfukuji Temple was seeing the ancient temple and Nara deer together in the same scene! Admiring the majestic five-story pagoda and traditional architecture while watching deer leisurely strolling nearby really felt uniquely Nara.

I was originally just planning to stop by, but I ended up really liking Kohfukuji Temple. The buildings are very well preserved, and the Buddhist statues in the National Treasure Museum were especially stunning. It was amazing to see the details up close.

In the ancient city of Nara, one bright vermilion building really stands out. After looking it up and learning about the history of the Central Golden Hall, I appreciated even more how remarkable it is.

Although there is an admission fee, I think it’s well worth it.

You can not only enjoy the beauty of this ancient temple, but it's absolutely stunning during the autumn foliage season!