Kofukuji Temple

Kofukuji Temple (Shinto). It was founded in 710AD (ji = temple) as the family temple of Fujiwaras, the second most powerful clan after the imperial family. Originally, there were 175 buildings were on the temple grounds. Of the few that remain, all of them were rebuilt after the 13th century.

Photo b3, 1987

Kofukuji Temple

Five-storied pagoda, First erected in 730, this exact replica dates from 1426. 164' high; second tallest pagoda in Japan.

Photo b6, 1987

Kofukuji Temple

Three-storied pagoda

Photo b7, 1987