Kōfuku-ji

Kōfuku-ji (興福寺, Kōfuku-ji) is a Buddhist temple that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples in the city of Nara, Japan. The temple is the national headquarters of the Hossō school.

Kōfuku-ji
Five-story pagoda and Tōkondō at Kōfuku-ji
Religion
AffiliationHossō
DeityShaka Nyorai (Śākyamuni)
Location
Location48 Noboriōji-chō, Nara, Nara Prefecture
CountryJapan
Geographic coordinates34°41′00″N 135°49′52″E
Architecture
FounderEmperor Tenji
Completed669
Website
www.kohfukuji.com
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