Kōfukuji Temple

Kōfukuji Temple, located in Nara, Japan, is a historic Buddhist temple founded in 669 AD. It was once the center of powerful Fujiwara clan influence and features traditional Chinese-style architecture. The temple complex includes several important structures, such as the five-story pagoda, Japan’s second tallest wooden building, and the Treasure Hall. Surrounded by lush gardens and deer in Nara Park, Kōfukuji is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, symbolizing Japan’s rich cultural and religious history. It serves as a peaceful site for worship, historical exploration, and appreciation of classical Japanese Buddhist art and architecture.