The three-storied pagoda of Kofukuji Temple, built 1181 in Nara, Japan.

The three-storied pagoda of Kofukuji Temple, built 1181 in Nara, Japan. Kofuku-ji is the former family temple of the Fujiwara, the most powerful aristocratic clan during much of the Nara and Heian Periods. The temple was established in Nara at the same time as the capital in 710. The temple features several buildings of great historic value, including a five-storied pagoda and a three-storied pagoda. The three-storied pagoda was originally built in 1143. The present structure was erected 19 meters tall shortly after the destruction of the entire temple complex in 1181, making it one of the two oldest buildings at Kohfukuji today, along with the Northern Round Hall. The pagoda is an outstanding example of the Buddhist architecture of the Heian Period (794–1185).

Add to Cart Add to Lightbox Download

Filename: 24.11JPN-0650.jpg
Copyright: © Tom Dempsey / PhotoSeek.com
Image Size: 3648x5472 / 7.0MB; http://www.photoseek.com/; architecture art art work belief building history past religion
Contained in galleries: 2024 Oct: JAPAN all, Nara: Todaiji temple

The three-storied pagoda of Kofukuji Temple, built 1181 in Nara, Japan. Kofuku-ji is the former family temple of the Fujiwara, the most powerful aristocratic clan during much of the Nara and Heian Periods. The temple was established in Nara at the same time as the capital in 710. The temple features several buildings of great historic value, including a five-storied pagoda and a three-storied pagoda. The three-storied pagoda was originally built in 1143. The present structure was erected 19 meters tall shortly after the destruction of the entire temple complex in 1181, making it one of the two oldest buildings at Kohfukuji today, along with the Northern Round Hall. The pagoda is an outstanding example of the Buddhist architecture of the Heian Period (794–1185).