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Kohfukuji Temple - Tokondo Hall (East Main Hall)
Category: Temple

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Built in 726 by Emperor Shōmu as an invocation for his aunt’s complete recovery from illness. Including the principle object of worship, the statue of the Yakushi Nyorai, or Bhaisajyaguru (National Treasure), many Buddhist statues such as the Statue of Nikkō Bosatsu (Suryabrabha bodhisattva) (National Treasure), and the Statue of Gakkō Bosatsu (Candraprabha bodhisattva), are housed in this hall.


Address:


48 Noboriojicho, Nara 630-8213

Access:


5 minutes by bus from JR Nara Station.
Near the Kencho-mae bus stop
3 minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station

Inquiries:


TEL:0742-22-5370

Official Website


http://www.kohfukuji.com/english.html

Map of Temple Grounds


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Admission:


Adults: ¥300
Middle school/high school students ¥200
Elementary school students ¥100

Opening Hours


9:00AM-5:00PM

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