Nara, Japan

Kōfuku-ji

Kōfuku-ji, Nara

Kōfuku-ji is the great Fujiwara temple of Nara, founded in 669 and moved to the city in 710. Its towering five-story pagoda dominates the skyline, while its museum holds the famed dry-lacquer Ashura statue.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Kōfuku-ji, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 34.68325, 135.83117

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