The Great Pagoda is closed for the winter season until April 2025. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Following a major restoration project, you can now reach the heights of the Great Pagoda ...

NARA--Kofukuji temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site here, will offer a rare chance for the public to view the interior of its five-story pagoda. Viewings are slated from Oct. 9 to Nov.