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Kofuku-ji Temple
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It was a temple of Fujiwara Family who had strong powers from the ancient times to the Middle Ages,

the five-storied Pagoda of 50 meters high is so excellent among the Japanese temples

that you will be overwhelmed if you look up nearby.

In addition, be sure to have a look at the statues of Buddha in the National Treasure Museum.

You will be surprised at their expressiveness.

Access and Getting Around

1.5 km from Todai-ji Temple.

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 Todai-ji Temple

KANSAI    [ Nara ]

-Temples 

Todai-ji Temple is the symbol of Nara,where there is the Hall of Daibutsu or the Great Buddha of the world biggest woode...

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KANSAI    [ Nara ]

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KANSAI    [ Nara ]

-Shrines 

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KANSAI    [ Nara ]

-Specific Nature 

It is a symbolic park of Nara, where the scene that wild deer graze grassin the central park of the town can only be see...

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 Toshodai-ji Temple

KANSAI    [ Nara ]

-Temples 

It is a temple which was built by the Chinese priest, Ganjin who came to Japan in the Nara period.Kondo or the main hall...

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 Yakushi-ji Temple

KANSAI    [ Nara ]

-Temples 

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 Isuien Garden

KANSAI    [ Nara ]

-Historic Sites 

Although it is near Todai-ji Temple, it is another world inside.There are two beautiful gardens built in the Edo period ...

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