National Treasures of Nara

The Five-Storied Pagoda of Kofukuji in Nara, rebuilt in 1426, is a National Treasure over 50 metres high, Japan's second-tallest, under a major repair until 2033.

The Three-Storied Pagoda of Kofukuji in Nara, rebuilt soon after a fire of 1180, is a National Treasure of Heian grace with a thousand Buddhas painted inside.

The Eastern Golden Hall of Kofukuji in Nara, rebuilt in 1415 on a foundation of 726, is a Muromachi National Treasure with an open front bay in the Nara manner.

The Northern Octagonal Hall of Kofukuji in Nara, rebuilt by 1210 on its plan of 721, is a National Treasure with rare three-layer eaves and hexagonal rafters.

A Nara-period hall designated a National Treasure in 1952, with an open-rafter roof, 40 round columns and a round dais for Yakushi and twelve clay generals.

An early Heian three-storied pagoda at Taimadera, Nara, a National Treasure since 1952: 24.1 m tall, eight spire rings, and 7th-century reliquaries found in 2017.

A late Nara-period three-storied pagoda at Taimadera, Nara, a National Treasure since 1952: its oldest building, with two-bay upper tiers and an eight-ring spire.

The Mandala Hall of Taimadera in Nara, dated 1161 by a ridge-beam inscription and a National Treasure since 1952: a seven-bay hall wrapped around an older sanctuary.

The main hall of Chokyuji in Ikoma, Nara, dated 1279 by its ridge beam, is a National Treasure and a masterpiece among Kamakura Japanese-style Buddhist halls.

Todaiji's Founder's Hall for its first abbot Rōben: a pure Great Buddha-style core of 1200, enlarged in 1250, and the portrait statue shown only on 16 December.

The Great Buddha Hall of Todaiji, consecrated in 1709: why its front shrank from 11 bays to 7, the composite pillars and karahafu gable, plus hours, fees and photos.

Todaiji's Bell Tower, rebuilt by Eisai around 1207-1210: a Great Buddha-style frame with Zen touches carrying the 26.3-tonne founding-era bell, rung nightly at 8 pm.

Todaiji's Tegaimon Gate, a Nara-period eight-legged gate that escaped the fires of 1180 and 1567: its Kamakura repair, double tie-beam gables and free access.

Todaiji's Great South Gate, raised in 1199 by Chōgen in the Daibutsu-yō style: 18 full-height pillars, six-tier brackets, the Unkei-Kaikei guardians and free access.

Todaiji's Nigatsudo Hall, rebuilt in 1669 under the shogun Ietsuna: its stage over the slope, nested sanctuaries shaped by the Shunie and free 24-hour access.

The Hokkedo (Sangatsudo), Todaiji's oldest building: a c.747 main hall joined to a 1199 worship hall under one roof, its Tenpyo statues, hours, fees and photo rules.

Todaiji's Honbo Sutra Repository, a Nara-period azekura of triangular logs and the largest of three such storehouses, moved in the 1710s; its structure and access.

The two-storey gate of Hannyaji in Nara, built around the 1260s with a single passage, is a well-proportioned Kamakura gate with rare Daibutsu-style mouldings.

The Horyuji Temple Corridors, an Asuka-period National Treasure, enclose the Golden Hall and pagoda. Why the south side is 11 bays east but 10 west, and what to see.

The Horyuji Temple Sutra Repository, a Nara-period National Treasure, is the oldest two-level building of its type. Its beams, open upper floor and image of Kanroku.

Nara’s registered properties across designations, with featured heritage and travel notes.

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