The autumn leaves surrounding the five-storied pagoda of Kohfukuji Temple in Nara draw visitors from far and wide. The pagoda, built more than 1,293 years ago during the Nara era, has undergone ...

NARA--The first story of the five-story pagoda of Kofukuji temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site here, is now open for public viewing until Oct. 16. It will be the last chance to see the central ...

The thousand-year- old temple collapsed in the flood, but the towering pagoda survived and stood firm. The thirteen-storey brick structure, modeled after wooden counterparts, is 54.66 meters high.

NARA--Yakushiji temple here will open its renowned East Pagoda to the public for the first time in more than a decade, from March 1 until June 30, as its restoration work finally finishes.

drawing both domestic and international tourists. Captivating sights at Bat Long Pagoda: Inside, a massive Buddha statue stands as the temple’s centerpiece, radiating serenity. A floating bridge ...